Lead Additive Materials Engineer - Aerospace

Y99000 General Electric Company; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks an Metallic Additive Materials Application Engineer to provide materials expertise and lead alloy development programs for additive manufacturing in aviation components. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to guide technology and production readiness, including EBM, Binder Jet, and related processes across multiple alloys.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, program management, and the application of structured problem

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or a closely related engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years in a materials science or additive manufacturing role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to scale additive manufacturing capacity while maintaining part quality.
• Provide technical guidance on additive processes and material development to influence program outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional projects to reduce technical risk in new materials and machines.
• Drive process improvements and non-destructive testing approaches to ensure reliable part quality.
• Communicate roadmap and developments to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Materials science

Additive manufacturing

Program management

Aerospace industry

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or related Engineering

Job description

GE Aerospace seeks an Metallic Additive Materials Application Engineer to provide materials expertise and lead alloy development programs for additive manufacturing in aviation components. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to guide technology and production readiness, including EBM, Binder Jet, and related processes across multiple alloys.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, program management, and the application of structured problem