Jet Engine Propulsion Engineer - Maintenance & Overhaul

GE Aerospace • Arkansas City, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At GE Aerospace, we design, build, and service advanced aircraft engines and systems that power flight. At our Strother Field site, the Propulsion Engineer plays a key role in troubleshooting engine and hardware issues, performing engineering analysis, and supporting hardware disposition and work scope development for CFM56, CF34-8, CF34-10, and PP20 engines. In this role, you will partner closely with Operations, Quality, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues, improve shop efficiency, and support safe, compliant, and on-time execution. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving problems at the root cause and driving practical solutions in a production and overhaul environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years of experience in production, overhaul, maintenance, or other operational environment; or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in production, overhaul, maintenance, or other operational environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with jet engine workscoping and hardware disposition in Aerospace, production, or MRO environment
• Experience interpreting inspection findings, serviceability criteria, and test data
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Familiarity with CFM56, CF34-8, CF34-10, PP20, or similar engine platforms
• Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent problem-solving or quality training
• Experience collaborating in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• SAP experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic engineering analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex engine and hardware issues using engineering analysis, data review, and structured problem-solving methods
• Analyze inspection findings and test data to determine repair, replace, or reuse dispositions for engine hardware
• Develop incoming engine work scopes that balance technical requirements, customer needs, cost, and schedule
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement efforts that improve engine performance, reliability, and shop efficiency
• Provide clear technical guidance and documentation to production teams, internal stakeholders, and customers
• Complete perfection reviews and certify engine serviceability in accordance with applicable requirements
• Contribute to a safe, compliant, and quality-focused operating environment across shop and engineering activities

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid time-off for vacation or illness

What This Job Offers

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