Sr. Staff Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Staff materials application engineer (MAE) provides materials expertise and technical leadership for multiple material systems across a variety of components. In this role you will work with new products and legacy teams to solve complex technical problems. This role directly impacts short-term objectives and select long-term business goals, with a primary focus on metallic materials and forging/casting production support for static structures applications. Success requires strong cross-functional partnership with design, sourcing, quality, and the supply base to deliver robust, customer-focused technical solutions.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define, and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements.
• Work scope will include material selection for new designs, troubleshooting of manufacturing issues at new-make and in repair, new material/process implementation, review of supplier processes, material test program planning, in addition to other technical tasks.
• Support and drive business strategy for improvement in special processes as they apply in primary processing (forge, cast, ring rolling, weld, heat treat ) of structural alloys across the supply chain.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Support to supply chain, attendance at audits and pre-production meetings
• Participate on business and industry teams supporting overall improvement in the application of special processes for critical rotating parts.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic support to supply chain through attendance at audits/reviews and pre-production meetings.
• Define technical specifications and establish process limits.
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.
• Partner with key suppliers to improve metrics
• Travel expectation up to 25% but can vary based on business need.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 5 years Disciplinary Engineering and/or Science experience or a high school diploma/GED + minimum of 8 years Disciplinary Engineering and/or Science experience

Desired Qualifications

• Master of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy
• 8 years' experience in Disciplinary Engineering and/or Science
• Experience with aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems and field support.
• Experience with primary processing (nickel, titanium metallurgy, forging, & heat treatment) of rotating part forgings and materials.
• In depth understanding of metallurgy, manufacturing processes and inspections such as forging, heat treatment used in the Aerospace industry.
• In depth understanding of the supply chain
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams
• Must have ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Must have desire to perform technical work

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes