Lead Coating Materials Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Coating Engineer will work in a highly skilled cross-functional team engaged in the advancement of aircraft coating systems. In this role, you will guide a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a set of development objectives.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead development projects for the improvement and usage of materials, coatings, and processes undertaken to build, apply, or shape the materials
• Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions
• Create and manage project timelines
• Create and execute test plans
• Understand and apply technical requirements from specifications and engineering drawings that impact materials and processes and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams
• Evaluate, compare and obtain property data to guide material selection
• Perform metallurgical and compositional evaluations
• Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools
• Document and communicate development results through technical reports and presentations
• Identify Materials and Process technology gaps and propose solutions for component durability or future designs
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science with a minimum of 3 years engineering experience or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years engineering experience

NOTE: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

Desired Qualifications

• B.S, M.S. or PhD degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or Metallurgy from an accredited college or university
• Technology Readiness Level (TRL) maturation plan development and execution experience
• 6 years of engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Education or experience with materials or Jet engine systems

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, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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