Jet Engine Propulsion Engineer - Maintenance & Overhaul

GE Aerospace • Arkansas City, KS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Propulsion Engineer at our Strother Field site, you will focus on troubleshooting, engineering analysis, and hardware disposition for CFM56, CF34-8, CF34-10, and PP20 engines. You will resolve complex engine issues, develop optimized work scopes, and provide data-driven recommendations that improve engine performance, reliability, and shop efficiency. You will proactively drive cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate:
You are a proactive, hands-on, engineer who enjoys digging into data and solving problems at the root cause. You build meaningful relationships and can work closely with shops and cross-functional teams to keep engines moving through the site safely and efficiently. You demonstrate humility, respect for others, and are motivated by contributing to the team’s success. You thrive in a fast pace environment with common, yet unique problems to solve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in jet engine workscoping, hardware disposition, or related turbomachinery/rotating equipment engineering OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in jet engine workscoping, hardware disposition, or related turbomachinery/rotating equipment engineering
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience troubleshooting technical issues in a production, overhaul, or maintenance environment
• Must pass background checks and drug screenings
• Role may require lifting and work in varying environmental conditions
• 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

• LEAN/Six Sigma or equivalent problem-solving/quality training
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic engineering analysis tools
• Experience collaborating in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• SAP experience

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex engine and hardware issues using data analysis and structured problem-solving (RCA, five-why)
• Analyze inspection findings and test data to determine repair/replace/reuse dispositions for engine hardware
• Develop incoming engine work scopes that balance technical requirements, customer needs, cost, and schedule
• Collaborate with design, quality, and operations to implement corrective actions and drive design or process improvements
• Provide clear technical guidance and documentation to production teams, internal partners, and customers
• Complete perfection reviews certifying serviceability of engines

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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