Special Process Engineer – Surface Preparation and Finishing

GE Aerospace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace technology leader in Singapore is seeking a Special Process Engineer to provide engineering support for advanced surface treatment methods in aerospace engine components. The role involves troubleshooting, establishing process controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in special processes. Join us to innovate in the aerospace industry and contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in special processes for metallic surface modification.
• Good understanding of metallurgical and chemical processes for aircraft components.
• Familiarity with basic statistics and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Generate work instructions and operating procedures for processes.
• Conduct risk assessments for compliance with regulations.
• Implement new processes in collaboration with engineers.
• Train special process technicians.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Project and time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, metallurgy, materials, or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

This role provides engineering support for developing, qualifying, and sustaining advanced surface treatment and finishing methods used on high-performance aerospace engine components. The special process engineer shall troubleshoot issues that arise in day-to-day operations, establish robust process controls, lead qualifications and audits, drive continuous improvement and introduction of new processes, and demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in repair activities, and contribute to the overall business strategy

Job Description

Company Overview:

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Site Overview:

For more than 40 years, our advanced facilities in Singapore have led aerospace innovation across the Asia Pacific region. From automating processes to leveraging smart factory technologies, robotics, and additive manufacturing, GE Aerospace is shaping the future of aviation. Responsible for more than 60% of our global repair volume, our Singapore site is the largest site for engine component maintenance, repair and overhaul work. We can’t do this work without talented people like you.

Join us and be part of our journey to innovate and excel in the aerospace industry.

Role Overview:

The Special Process Engineer (Surface Preparation and Finishing) is responsible for ensuring that the advanced surface preparation and finishing processes (such as, but not limited to, chemical/ electrochemical/ sonochemical cleaning, stripping, etching, plating, grit blasting, and painting) meet safety, quality, and operational requirements and objectives at GEAES Singapore. This will include:

• Generating work instructions and operating procedures for process preparation and application.
• Conducting Risk Assessments and ensure that surface preparation and finishing processes are operated in compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations and Policies.
• Ensuring that all surface preparation and finishing processes comply with quality requirements, conduct investigations and implement corrective actions as required.
• Working with operations to improve equipment utilization and labour efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Working with operations and maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime.
• Implementing new surface preparation and finishing processes in collaboration with design, manufacturing, quality, and repair development engineers.
• Preparing technical specifications for the purchase and upgrading of surface preparation and finishing equipment as required.
• Conduct buy-off, machine qualification and process substantiation as required.
• Training for special process technicians

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal candidate shall have strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience as well as eagerness to learn and apply the technical knowledge in regulated manufacturing environment. The candidate shall also exhibit strong skills in project and time management, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement with safety-first mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, metallurgy, materials, or related science and engineering field from local or internationally accredited university.
• 3+ years’ experience in special processes for metallic surface modification, coatings/finishing, corrosion protection, adhesion, or materials processing industry within regulated manufacturing (preferably aerospace).
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience and strong desire to learn will also be considered.
• Good understanding of metallurgical and chemical processes used in the repair of aircraft engine components.
• Foundational knowledge of metallic surface modification, coatings/finishing, corrosion protection, and adhesion.
• Familiarity with basic statistics, data analysis, and lab/test methods.
• Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills; eagerness to learn and hands-on in a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No