Additive CAD Engineer

GE Aerospace • West Chester, OH

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About The Position

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. As the Additive CAD Engineer at our West Chester, Ohio site, you will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of 3D models and support structures for additive manufacturing processes. You will utilize advanced CAD tools and engineering principles to create and validate designs that meet production requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with program needs, focusing on production quality, standardization, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. Additionally, you will contribute to advancing additive technology through innovative design solutions and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of additive manufacturing 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

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Experience analyzing problems, identifying root causes and providing efficient solutions
• Experience with NX software or equivalent CAD software
• Experience with EOSPRINT and/or Concept Laser WRX
• Knowledge of additive processes and equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical design, ability to review drawings with understanding GD&T
• Working knowledge of manufacturing work instructions and shop planning
• Experience developing and communicating a vision into a tactical plan
• Experience documenting, planning, and executing programs

Responsibilities

• Execute CAD2CAM additive producibility reviews of conceptual or proposed designs and provide feedback to design engineering
• Develop additive build models and support structures on complex designs leveraging existing design practices and team best practices
• Perform model compensations independently, review with mentor and cross functional teams, and effectively problem solve potential compensation issues with appropriate stakeholders
• Generate additive build layouts on existing technology while providing recommendations based on best practices and lessons learned
• Perform 1-over-1 CAD (nominal file, build file, and/or layout file) reviews to ensure safety and quality requirements are met
• Execute, identify, and recommend existing CAD tool or checklist improvements related to producibility, productivity, and/or build readiness with team
• Perform additive build file readiness for new and low-rate production applications
• Create CAD work instructions leveraging best practices for new and existing technology
• Own CAD focal responsibilities for low to medium complexity additive hardware leveraging existing technology
• Support Producibility Reviews to provide technical details related to the part’s design, support structure, layout, and/or build stability risks
• Create shop specific drawings (platforms or recoater blades) as required
• Clearly communicate to direct leadership regarding Problem Solving and/or Tech milestones (TRL, MRL, IPT Reviews) and escalates concerns when needed
• Execute strategic improvement projects tied to site level KPIs
• Support root cause investigations leveraging FLIGHT DECK fundamentals for any DMLM process or manufacturing failures
• Contribute to new processes and procedures for team
• Participate in shop Genba walks for process and technology development leveraging technician feedback from all post processing steps throughout CAD model and/or layout maturity
• Interface with a cross functional team to ensure business outcomes around safety, quality, delivery, and cost are achieved.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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.

What This Job Offers

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