• Lead Thermal Process Engineer

    GE Aerospace (Newark, DE)


    Job Description Summary

    The Lead Thermal Process 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, mature, and implement thermal processes that support manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) components for aircraft engines and other aerospace applications.

    Job Description

    The Lead Thermal Process Engineer applies their technical knowledge and expertise to support product development and process readiness across our application portfolio. This role works both independently and with adjacent teams to develop, implement, and improve thermal processes – both conventional and novel – that support manufacturing of CMC components for aircraft engines and other aerospace applications. This position collaborates closely with materials, design, and supply chain teams to meet business and customer objectives.

     

    **Key responsibilities include** :

    + Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

    + Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to product, material application, and design teams for area of responsibility

    + Synthesizes and clearly communicate results of research and development activities related to thermal processing and applications; prepares and presents technical data to internal and external customers

    + May provide support to business development activities

    + Process Development:

    + Prioritizes and completes process engineering projects to achieve business objectives for technology and manufacturing process maturation and process risk reduction (D/PFMEA)

    + Develops subject-matter expertise on process mechanisms and applies that learning to solve problems and develop/protect intellectual property (IP)

    + Product Application:

    + Practices applied creativity to develop thermal processes that meet customer and product requirements

    + Maintains focus on practical application of process to current and novel future program/product requirements

    **Qualifications/requirements** :

    + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (ceramics/Composites) experience + minimum of 3 years (specific) experience

    Desired Characteristics

    + M.S. degree or Ph.D.

    + Familiar with pressure vessels, vacuum furnaces, and other thermal equipment

    + 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

     

    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, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment 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 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 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

     

    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.