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The future of aerospace needs innovators to solve today's challenges and face tomorrow's realities. There has never been a better time to be part of GE Aerospace. Are you ready to join a state-of-the-art Engineering team to innovate and solve technical challenges in the commercial aviation industry? If so, then you belong here. Join us!
ROLE SUMMARY / PURPOSE:
The GE Aerospace Staff Engineer / Technologist demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning and contribute to the overall business strategy.
This Composite Materials Staff Engineer role is embedded in a team of Composite Materials Application Engineers focused on providing experience and mentorship for the team to operate efficiently as possible to deliver on the needs of the business. Additionally, a staff engineer is expected to make significant contributions to the business and industry in their respective area(s) of expertise.
The Staff materials application engineer will be responsible for providing materials engineering guidance to support CFM RISE and other GE Aerospace New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs.
The staff materials application engineer is responsible for generating the technical content for statements of work that are used to describe the technical and manufacturing requirements for various items, including raw materials, composite laminate preforms, panels, or other sub-components and coupons. After manufacture and/or test of the articles, the staff engineer will be responsible for completing the characterization of the article and compiling results into a technical report. The staff engineer provides guidance on materials and processing advantages and challenges while collaborating with design engineering and other stakeholders to determine the optimum material selection for the desired hardware application. In addition, the staff engineer will be responsible for generating test programs in conjunction with materials characterization experts to ensure the appropriate technology maturation efforts are performed to align with the overall NTI program schedule.
This position has numerous opportunities to travel to different GE Aerospace manufacturing sites and suppliers both domestically and internationally, with the ability to expand your network and gain visibility to GE Aerospace leadership as required within this role. This is a hybrid work schedule within a commutable distance to our Evendale, OH location.
Job DescriptionESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:- Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering solutions to meet near term and long-range engineering needs
- Provide technical consultation on composite materials and manufacturing problems throughout the business including supplier and field support
- Lead and provide the key technical direction to large projects with critical business impact
- Create and maintain program plans for composite hardware materials development projects, highlighting key milestones while identifying and mitigating potential roadblocks before they occur.
- Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in own technical specialty to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs including adherence to schedules and estimated costs
- Support other GE businesses, internal and external customers, and suppliers as required
- Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product center, supplier, or field issues
- Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers using reports, records, and letters
- Use knowledge and expertise to market winning proposals in anticipation of business product needs
- Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company
- Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced materials engineers, specialists, technicians and co-ops and interns.
Minimum Requirements:- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university + Minimum of 5 years' experience in Disciplinary Engineering and/or Science
Desired Characteristics: - 8 years of experience in an engineering capacity
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong program management skills
- Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business
- Problem analysis and resolution skills
- Demonstrated leadership in defining the state of the art in at least one technical specialty, along with the ability to teach and set standard practices within this field
- Composites manufacturing, design, or materials experience.
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, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional InformationGE 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
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