Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage metallurgical lab technicians providing guidance workload management training and performance feedback
• Plan and prioritize laboratory testing including microstructure evaluations SEM analysis failure analysis reports and other material characterization evaluation from Quality/Engineering/Casting Technology teams
• Ensure compliance with GE Aerospace specification requirements and procedures industry standards (e.g. AS9100/ISO AS13100 NADCAP)
• Review and approve laboratory reports ensuring accuracy completeness analysis and traceability of testing evaluations
• Manage laboratory equipment ensuring calibration maintenance and readiness of metallographic equipment microscopes and other analytical instruments
• Coordinate metallurgical investigations to support Quality Engineering and Manufacturing
• Maintain traceability of samples current documentation test records and electronic data systems in accordance Quality Management Systems.
• Drive continuous improvement including 5S waste reduction and process optimization within the laboratory
• Support audits (internal & external NADCAP AS9100 AS13100) to ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly
• Ensure safety compliance including proper use of PPE chemical handling procedures and maintaining a safe laboratory environment
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers Engineering operations and leadership providing materials and process insights failure analysis reports and technical recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Metallurgical and/or Materials testing laboratories. Aerospace preferred)
• At least an additional 3 years of experience in Metallurgical and/or Materials testing laboratories

Desired Characteristics

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• At least 5 years experience in Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories (Aerospace preferred)
• Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering Engineering Materials Science or related field
• Experience in Metallurgical materials properties heat treatment alloys and ceramic cores
• Knowledge in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP
• Knowledge of AS9100 AS13100 and AS9102.
• Ability to analyze problems identify root causes and provide efficient and effective corrective actions
• Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributesconstructively
• Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed
• Collaborative and strong communicator
• 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)).

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