Coating Engineer

GE Aerospace • Evendale, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Coatings Engineer/Technologist at our Evendale, Ohio facility, you will lead and support coating projects in a hands-on, Coating Lab environment with a focus on the development, optimization, and industrialization of coating manufacturing processes for current and future engine programs. This role will impact short-term and long-term business goals. Here are just a few reasons to consider a career at our Evendale Facility: • Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably. • Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected. • Earn merit-based rewards and incentives. • Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements. • Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in an Engineering or Coatings related role)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science or graduate degree in Material Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other Science/Engineering related degree from an accredited university or college
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Knowledge and experience with aerospace coatings, chemical processes, and/or special process quality systems
• Strong technical aptitude related to manufacturing equipment and/or tooling design and build
• Desire to work safely in a hands-on environment to execute assigned projects
• Ability to lead initiatives with moderate scope and impact
• Desire to continuously improve processes and procedures
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development of manufacturing processes for next generation coatings, as well as legacy coatings applied to future engine programs
• Mature coating processes on coupons and prototype/engine test/low-rate production hardware in the lab, and assist in industrialization efforts for full rate production in Supply Chain shops
• Work collaboratively with experienced engineers and technicians to improve quality and reduce cost/cycle time for current production coatings
• Assist in the review of issues on coated hardware including understanding of root cause and development/execution of corrective actions
• Apply coatings to coupons and prototype hardware for lab testing to support learnings within the business on materials and processes
• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/ program requirements
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/ or task consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Work across organizations with design, materials, manufacturing, and quality engineers to develop and execute on plans for coating hardware for development engine testing
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework.
• Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures.
• Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.

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.

What This Job Offers

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