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.
Key responsibilities include:
Knowledge Sharing Innovation and Technology:
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
Process Development:
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)
Product Application:
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
Qualifications/requirements:
Bachelors 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.
Desired Characteristics
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
The base pay range for this position is $92200-$123200. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 152025.
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.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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 Sponsors 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. 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)).
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual 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.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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