Job Description Summary

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Role Summary/ Purpose

The Metallic Materials Lead Engineer works within a team of skilled materials engineers and technicians to provide materials and process definition, manufacturing supplier qualification, and lifecycle support of aircraft engine hardware. In this role, you will partner with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure product conformance to technical requirements to achieve customer satisfaction and ensure hardware safety and durability.

Essential Responsibilities

As a Metallic Materials Lead Engineer, you will:

• Understand and apply technical requirements from specifications and engineering drawings that impact materials and processes and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams
• Define and substantiate material and process selections on new designs & changes to design
• Evaluate, compare and obtain property data to guide material selection for component improvements
• Evaluate impacts to material characteristics for initial part qualifications, subsequent process changes and repairs
• Research component history and material properties to apply lessons learned from field experience, manufacturing evolutions, and development programs
• Perform metallurgical evaluations of engine run hardware and manufacturing issues
• Document and communicate investigation results through technical reports and presentations
• Identify Materials and Process technology gaps and propose solutions for component durability or future designs

Qualification Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or PhD degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or Metallurgy from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 4 years related engineering experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity or research in the following competencies:
  • Nickel/cobalt base superalloys, titanium, aluminum, copper alloys or steels
  • Processes (e.g. casting, forging, heat treating, brazing, welding, coating,)
  • Characterization (Scanning electron microscopy, metallography, hardness, fractography)
• Experience with manufacturing, quality systems or component field support
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, strategically prioritize work
• A self-starter with an eye on problem solving and driving solutions
• Proven facilitation and collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary teams

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB1

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (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), final offers 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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes