AdresEssential 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
- Work across organizations with design, materials, manufacturing, and quality engineers to develop and execute on plans for coating hardware for development engine testing
- Assist in the review of issues on coated hardware including understanding of root cause and development/execution of corrective actions
- Lead and participate in initiatives focused on LEAN and employee engagement
- 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
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment for yourself and your co-workers
- Participate, present, provide feedback, and make recommendations using your experience and expertise in technical and program reviews
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/ or task consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments and coordinate tasks necessary to overcome issues
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an Engineering or Coatings related role)
Desired Characteristics:
- 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
- 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 document, plan, market, and execute programs using established project management skills
- Desire to continue to grow individual skills and supports growth within the team
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams
- Ability to lead initiatives with moderate scope and impact
- Consistent work ethic, adding to the team’s ability to execute and deliver on commitments
- Ability to work independently and know when to pull in additional resources for support
- Desire to continuously improve processes and procedures
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- 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
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
