Lead Manufacturing Engineer Composite experience

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace in Newark Delaware we design prototype and manufacture advanced composite products for aerospace applications including aircraft engines hypersonics and propulsion systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in the field of composite manufacturing driving advancements in ceramic matrix composites (CMC) and carbon composite technologies.

This role is ideal for a motivated engineer with a passion for innovation leadership and technical excellence in composite manufacturing. Join us to revolutionize aerospace technology and define the future of flight!

Job Description

Job Description:

As a Composite Manufacturing Engineer you will lead efforts to refine and advance composite manufacturing techniques supporting both new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives for existing products.

Key responsibilities include:

Technical Expertise and Innovation:
- Develop and apply subject-matter expertise in composite manufacturing processes including composite tool/mold design prepreg layup and/or braiding and consolidation.
- Design and develop tooling fixturing and shop aids to support composite production.
- Evaluate and advance novel manufacturing processes integrating Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles into product designs.
- Provide manufacturing input to influence customer designs
Process Development and Execution:
- Define new processes and/or modify existing ones to deliver prototype hardware per customer requirements
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving activities to address manufacturing challenges.
- Provide hands-on and technical support to production personnel to ensure correct execution of manufacturing processes.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions process specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications/requirements:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years experience minimum of 3 years experience
Due to the nature of the duties of this position this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government DoD Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics:

Experience in ceramics ceramic composites or polymer composites/manufacturing
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and/or CAD software (e.g. NX)
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

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)).

Additional Information

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

Job Description SummaryAt GE Aerospace in Newark Delaware we design prototype and manufacture advanced composite products for aerospace applications including aircraft engines hypersonics and propulsion systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in the field of composite man...