Job Description Summary

The CMC Material Application engineer provides direction, leadership, and support to the work group to meet assigned objectives. In this role, you will work both independently, with peers and across various teams to overcome ceramic matrix composite (CMC) challenges related to business initiatives, new product introduction, production manufacturing, and field service. This role will require decision-making on issues that range from moderately complex to highly complex over both short and longer time frames within your area of expertise.

Specifically, this position will be tasked with leading materials engineering activities on combustor liners for commercial applications.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate both independently and as part of a team to perform materials engineering review and analysis, preparation of test plans for material and process evaluations, material and process recommendations, reviews with engineering leaders as required and other materials engineering support activities.
• Apply expertise of ceramic composite processing and properties to support the manufacture and design of CMC engine hardware.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Document, analyze, and communicate results of technical data generated consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of best practices and how own area of responsibility integrates with others.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; build relationships with manufacturing source(s)
• Lead projects with varying resource requirements; develop and exercise influence to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.

Qualifications/requirements:

• B.S. degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or Metallurgy from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in disciplinary engineering and science

Desired Characteristics

• M.S. degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or Metallurgy from an accredited university or college
• PhD in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or Metallurgy from an accredited university or college
• Experience with high pressure turbine alloys and coatings
• Experience with ceramic composites
• Experience with aerospace industry manufacturing, quality systems and field support are a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment.

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 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 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