Lead Ceramic Application Engineer

GE Aerospace; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Lead Ceramic Application Engineer in Olde West Chester, Ohio. This role involves innovating and maturing design and materials for next-generation turbine airfoils, executing risk management plans and collaborating in interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in ceramic materials. Comprehensive benefits include medical care, retirement plans, and more supportive services like tuition assistance. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with 4 years of experience.
• 3+ years in ceramic material background.

Responsibilities

• Innovate design, materials, and processes for turbine airfoils.
• Lead projects to eliminate problems and develop solutions.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams to solve technical problems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Ceramic materials expertise

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Lead Ceramic Application Engineer – GE Aerospace

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Job Description Summary: The Lead Ceramic Application Engineer will innovate and mature novel design, materials, and processes for next‑generation high‑pressure turbine (HPT) airfoils. Efforts will span conceptualization to deployment of materials, product, and processes for pilot lines. Apply scientific and engineering principles to prove technical feasibility of new concepts and solve materials, process, and design problems. Hot‑section design, ceramics, additive methods, and casting process expertise will be honed and applied to execute cross‑product process maturation initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be on the leading edge of advanced turbine airfoil design, materials, additive methods, and casting paradigms.
• Execute TRL risk burndown plans, demonstrate critical factors and parameters for process capability/control, and document lessons learned for newly developed procedures and designs.
• Work to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while applying scientific principles, engineering tools, and lean methods.
• Proactively engage and collaborate in an interdisciplinary team to solve complex technical and operational problems with key stakeholders including design, materials, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and business leaders.
• Support and execute on technical roadmaps or test plans that expand design, material, and process capabilities and limits; follow, improve, and invent standards to ensure quality results.
• Lead projects using efficient operational/product management, design, manufacturing or engineering techniques to proactively eliminate problems and develop sustainable solutions.
• Follow structured problem‑solving initiatives, contributing to a culture of LEAN, and leveraging data for tactical and strategic decision making.
• Support and contribute to producibility evaluations including reviews and establishment of best practices; assist in defining requirements for producible designs.
• Establish engineering and parameter control limits that enable materials and processes to meet product fit, form, and function.
• Develop and execute material and process tests to vet improvements and proof of concepts.
• Proactively communicate significant developments to the broader team including leadership.
• Document lessons and new standards in the established archival systems.
• Participate in program reviews and prepare invention disclosures where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in ceramic material background).
• Minimum of 3 years in ceramic material background.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and influence skills to participate in a team and frequently lead sub‑teams to solve multi‑dimensional problems.
• Experience with ceramic core and casting development for turbomachinery hot‑section components.
• Experience with design or development for turbomachinery hot‑section components.
• Familiarity with Lean concepts and tools.
• Comfortable with hands‑on lab and pilot line environments.
• Demonstrated GD&T experience and ability to read technical drawings.
• 3 years of relevant design, research, and/or manufacturing experience.
• Comfortable working hands‑on in development lab, manufacturing pilot line, or full‑rate production environments.
• Frequent communication throughout the organization.
• Embrace and promote a culture of respect for all people in all positions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.

Benefits and Compensation

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and overall wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, a Health Coach, and the Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential counseling). Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and contributions, and access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Additional benefits: tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

EEO and Legal Statements

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, or granted asylee/refugee status (protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace is an Equal 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).

Employment Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing