Surface Enhancement Batch Process Engineer

GE Aerospace; Whitwell; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Whitwell is seeking a Surface Enhancement Process Engineer to oversee peening and coating processes in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will develop and troubleshoot surface enhancing procedures, ensuring they meet quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative aerospace solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or high school diploma with 4+ years in process engineering experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for peening processes and surface enhancement in manufacturing.
• Develop and improve coating and inspection processes.
• Ensure quality control and meet coating specifications.

Skills

Process engineering

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Process Engineering or related field

Tools

MolyDag/Graphite coating processes

Job description

The Surface Enhancement Process Engineer is responsible for peening and other surface enhancement processes in a manufacturing environment. Peening processes include surface treatment with steel, glass, and ceramic media. Tumble processes include abrasive media tumble, fatigue tumble and isotropic superfinish tumble. Coating processes include DFL (dry film lubricant) utilizing moly or graphite-based coatings. Responsible for design, development, process control, and productionized environment of coating compressor vanes and rotors for dovetail surfaces. The role coordinates with operators, technicians, maintenance, and certifying agents daily to ensure processes are running within specified parameters. The role identifies process improvement opportunities and is responsible for ideation through execution of these projects. This includes working directly with equipment vendors for new equipment procurement and on-site implementation. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

• Processes include peening, tumble, coating, and support into NDT operations.
• Define process to prepare substrate materials through cleaning methods such as grit blasting, surface roughening, laser etching, etc.
• Process engineering and problem-solving skills to support related production capabilities and throughput goals.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and improve entire cleaning, recycling, coating, and inspection process.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in coating, peening, and surface finishing materials and their applications.
• Conduct thorough inspections and quality control tests on coated surfaces using methods such as microscopy, hardness testing, thickness measurement, and adhesion testing.
• Ensure that coatings meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and address issues that arise during the coating process, such as defects, adhesion, or equipment malfunctions.
• Adhere to safety protocols and environmental regulations while working with high-temperature processes and potentially hazardous materials.
• Maintain accurate records of process parameters, coating specifications, quality control results, and other relevant data.
• Prepare detailed reports for documentation and project communication.
• Design and develop coating processes for various materials and applications.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data to refine coating parameters and achieve desired outcomes with support of internal and external laboratories
• Train and mentor operators and technicians on coating technologies, operation, and best practices
• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members
• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in process engineering experience), Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience in MolyDag/Graphite coating processes supporting aerospace hardware.
• 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
• The salary range for this position is $ 80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. This posting is expected to close on Jan 25, 2025.
• 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.