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Job Description

At GE Aerospace we believe the world works better when it flies. As a world-leading provider of jet engines components and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft we are at the forefront of advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Joining GE Aerospace means bringing your unique perspective innovative spirit drive and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team that values your ideas and listens to your voice. You will be part of our ongoing LEAN transformation working smarter not harder and contributing to work that truly matters. Here you will elevate your future share in our pride and purpose and make a real impact on the lives of millions around the globe. If you believe in the power of flight and want to be part of a spirited and collaborative team come aboard and help us lead the way.

As a Composites Forming and Thermal Process Specialist you will:

Lead Composites Forming Operations:

• Apply your expertise in composites forming to perform membrane-forming hand forming composite layup curing and fabrication processes.

• Utilize hand tools composite molds and other specialized equipment to fabricate high-quality parts.

• Conduct in-process quality inspections to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and specifications.

Master Thermal Processing:

• Operate and troubleshoot thermal equipment including autoclaves vacuum furnaces and ovens to support production efforts.

• Set up and manage tools and fixtures for thermal processes ensuring optimal performance and precision.

• Use HMI screens and PLC controllers to monitor and control equipment operations.

• Perform grit blasting tool cleaning and other preparatory tasks to maintain equipment and ensure product quality.

Drive Process Excellence:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop improve and implement manufacturing process documents (MPDs) standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational procedures (OPs).

• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency quality and compliance.

• Understand how individual tasks contribute to the overall production process ensuring compliant and conforming products.

• Use data to identify process issues suggest corrections and ensure process measurements align with hardware requirements.

• Support Environmental Health and Safety (EHS):

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of waste management including proper disposal and handling of materials reading hazard labels and maintaining area control systems.

• Complete disposal paperwork monitor Points of Generation (POG) and collaborate with EHS teams to maintain optimal environmental compliance.

• Lead efforts to identify alternate solutions and contribute to changes that enhance safety and environmental performance.

Ensure Equipment Reliability:

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and calibrations to ensure equipment readiness and reliability.

• Accurately complete TPM data and OEE availability data and suggest responses to trending data for process optimization.

• Facilitate qualification and calibration activities and lead root cause analysis to implement effective corrective actions.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking a motivated professional with the following qualifications:

• Required: Associate degree or High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution.

• Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant laboratory or manufacturing environment.

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with composites forming thermal equipment operation chemical mixing and material characterization.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to perform precise measurements document data accurately and ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment identify process issues and recommend effective solutions.

• Collaboration: Strong communication skills and experience working with engineers and specialists to develop and improve processes.

• EHS Knowledge: Familiarity with waste management hazard labels and environmental compliance practices.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new skills technologies and processes to support continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

At GE Aerospace we are redefining flight for today tomorrow and the future. As a Composites Forming and Thermal Process Specialist youll be part of a team that values innovation collaboration and operational excellence. Youll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies contribute to groundbreaking advancements in aerospace manufacturing and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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)).

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