Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
As a Sr. Casting Application Engineer you will use your technical expertise to drive AET developments and maturation of TRL/MRL to manufacture next generation turbine airfoils. In this role, you will engage in cross-functional teams consisting of materials, manufacturing, design, and information technologies to usher in the production of a new airfoil manufacturing paradigm.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, and optimize casting material and manufacturing systems through the stages of inception, start up, industrialization, and component certification.
- Manage project plans and action plans to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives by contributing to cross-functional teams and completing program deliverables.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for projects and tasks consistent with Engineering and Supply Chain policies and procedures using TRL and MRL maturation approaches in preparation for full rate production.
- Lead and facilitate regular communication of technical and business information between organizations including senior leaders.
- Manage and mitigate TRL and MRL risks to achieve a production ready manufacturing and casting system for next generation turbine airfoils.
- Execute projects collaboratively with application engineering, design engineering and supply chain leaders to formulate technical solutions and strategies that align with technical and business objectives.
- Exercise systems thinking to demonstrate casting process TRL and MRL capabilities.
- Apply your expertise in modeling, fixturing, machining, and casting to fulfill technical and business requirements.
- Execute the analysis and evaluations of materials and process development with sound engineering principles, adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
- Leverage and promote the use of the GE Aerospace Flight Deck Operating System as the framework for problem-solving and decision-making, supporting pilot and FSE problem-solving with an emphasis on SQDC.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science or related Engineering field from an accredited university or college
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, materials science, engineering, manufacturing, process development, and/or design
- Effective problem-solving, analytical skills, and ability to make appropriate risk-based decisions; ability to mentor others in resolving complex problems
- Technical depth in additive manufacturing or casting methods; proven experience collaborating with engineering and supply chain counterparts
- Able to work in-person (not virtual) > 75% of the time with ability to travel between local sites in the Cincinnati and Dayton area
- 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
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated project management expertise
- CAD experience, particularly Unigraphics NX
- Experience in high pressure turbine airfoil manufacturing, casting, and inspection techniques
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; experience in influencing and leading small teams with a flexible, friendly attitude
- Collaborative, forward thinking, can operate in gray space and has process mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Able to skillfully use GD&T to satisfy design and manufacturing needs for part quality.
- Knowledgeable of APQP, Robust Design, and LEAN processes.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
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 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