Polymer Composite Materials Application Engineer in Shop

GE Aerospace • West Chester, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is an engineer in shop position. A materials engineer is needed with expertise in manufacturing and processing of polymer matrix composite (PMC) materials. This engineer will work with suppliers and production shops to improve processes and problem solve production issues to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of PMC hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years’ Manufacturing Disciplinary Engineering and/or Science experience
• 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)).

Nice To Haves

• 8 -10 years' Manufacturing Disciplinary Engineering and/or Science experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Prior experience working in manufacturing / production facilities, including documentation and implementation of complex processes informed by expertise in PMC material systems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the materials application engineering (MAE) team at GE to understand the form, fit, and function of hardware and the processing methods needed to produce parts.
• Visit manufacturing shops per business needs to problem solve issues with safety, quality, and delivery of GE hardware.
• Will require professional but assertive communication skills to interface with both internal and external organizations to drive progress and accountability.
• Regular communication with MAE, design, manufacturing, and quality counterparts at GE to report on progress and get feedback on additional opportunities for improvement.
• Create and maintain action plans for key programs being worked at GE shops.
• Rigorous documentation of actions, deliverables, and schedules for communicating progress to GE peers and leadership.
• Collaborative problem solving, with the humility to take input from a diverse team of contributors.
• Balance and objectively assess input from peers, leadership, customers, and suppliers to inform the best solution.
• Willingness to travel regularly for on-site support.

Benefits

• 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.
• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level