Lead Thermal Process Engineer

GE Aerospace•Newark, DE

35d•$92,200 - $123,200

About The Position

The Lead Thermal Process Engineer is a key member of the technical team that helps current and future programs to achieve program milestones and meet assigned objectives. In this role, you will work both independently and with various teams to develop, mature, and implement thermal processes that support manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) components for aircraft engines and other aerospace applications. The Lead Thermal Process Engineer applies their technical knowledge and expertise to support product development and process readiness across our application portfolio. This role works both independently and with adjacent teams to develop, implement, and improve thermal processes - both conventional and novel - that support manufacturing of CMC components for aircraft engines and other aerospace applications. This position collaborates closely with materials, design, and supply chain teams to meet business and customer objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years thermal experience + minimum of 3 years thermal experience
PHD candidates will be considered in lieu of 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

M.S. degree or Ph.D.
Familiar with pressure vessels, vacuum furnaces, and other thermal equipment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and lead projects
Effective team building and project management skills

Responsibilities

Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to product, material application, and design teams for area of responsibility
Synthesizes and clearly communicate results of research and development activities related to thermal processing and applications; prepares and presents technical data to internal and external customers
May provide support to business development activities
Prioritizes and completes process engineering projects to achieve business objectives for technology and manufacturing process maturation and process risk reduction (D/PFMEA)
Develops subject-matter expertise on process mechanisms and applies that learning to solve problems and develop/protect intellectual property (IP)
Practices applied creativity to develop thermal processes that meet customer and product requirements
Maintains focus on practical application of process to current and novel future program/product requirements

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.

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