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GE Aerospace Ceramic Application Engineer in West Chester, Ohio
Job Description Summary
The Ceramic Application Engineer will innovate and mature novel design, materials, and processes for next generation HPT airfoils. Apply scientific and engineering principles to prove technical feasibility of new concepts and solve materials, process, and design problems. Hot section design, ceramics, additive methods, and casting process expertise will be honed and applied to execute cross-product process maturation initiatives.
This role is based in the Engineering Materials System Department aligned within the Aerospace Engineering Division.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Be on the leading edge of advanced turbine airfoil design, materials, additive methods, and casting paradigms.
Support TRL and MRL risk burndown activities, control of critical factors for process capability, and documenting lessons learned for newly developed procedures and designs.
Ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while applying scientific principles, engineering tools, and lean methods.
Contribute to an interdisciplinary team to solve technical and operational problems with key stakeholders including design, materials, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and business leaders.
Execute test plans that expand design, material, and process capabilities and limits. Follow and improve standards to ensure quality results.
Support efficient operational/product management, design, manufacturing or engineering techniques to eliminate problems.
Follow structured problem-solving initiatives, contribute LEAN initiatives, and utilize data for tactical decision making.
Contribute to producibility evaluations including reviews and establishment of best practices.
Support engineering and parameter controls limits that enable materials and processes to meet the product fit, form, and function.
Execute material and process tests to vet improvements and proof of concepts.
Communicate to the broader team on significant developments.
Document new standards in the established archival systems.
Participate in program reviews and prepare invention disclosures where appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
A minimum of 2 years of experience in materials engineering, application, or manufacturing process development.
Able to work in-person and on-site (not virtual or remote) >75% of the time
Some local travel between sites will be required
US citizen or green card holder required for US Export Control purposes
Desired Characteristics
Relevant experience in design engineering, materials science and engineering, process development, and/or industry
Interpersonal skills are required to participate in a team environment.
Experience with ceramic core and casting development for turbomachinery hot section components
Experience with turbomachinery hot section components
Aware of Lean concepts and tools
Comfortable with hands-on lab and pilot line environments
Awareness of GD&T methods
Ability to read technical drawings
3 years of relevant design, research, and/or manufacturing experience
Comfortable working hands-on in development lab, manufacturing pilot line, or full rate production environments
Frequent communication throughout the organization
Embrace and promote a culture of respect for all people in all positions
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Established project management skills.
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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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