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Lead Development Lab Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Lead Development Lab Engineer

Blue Ash, OH

Job Description Summary

The Lead Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Development Lab Engineer is a key member of the technical team that helps current and future programs to achieve program milestones and meet assigned objectives. In this role, you will work both independently and with various teams to develop ceramic matrix composite processes and components for aircraft engines and other aerospace applications.

Job Description

A successful Development Lab Engineer will operate both independently and as part of a team to complete activities such as tool design, layup planning, and part analysis to achieve desired project outcomes and support both current and future applications of CMCs. Success in this position requires defining the manufacturing process steps and boundaries to ensure producibility while meeting customer requirements and part form, fit, and function.

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Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead efforts to produce novel manufacturing designs and enable successful CMC preform manufacturing in a low-rate production and lab environment
  • Lead and participate on cross-functional teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives; work collaboratively with design, materials, and supply chain partners
  • Prepare technical planning to manufacture CMC preforms in a low-rate production and lab environment
  • Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
  • 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

Qualifications/requirements:

  • B.S. degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy from an accredited university or college or B.S. degree in another Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college with at least 3 years of experience in composites manufacturing.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering role / position

Desired Characteristics

  • Computer aided drawing/drafting (CAD)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and lead projects
  • Effective team building and project management skills

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. 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

Client-provided location(s): Evendale, OH, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3787947
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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