Lead Engineer – Xray L3/CA Engineer

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks an Xray L3/CA engineer to ensure quality X-ray/CT inspection processes across development and production. You will collaborate with design, materials and manufacturing teams, define inspection methods, and transition them to production as new products ramp.

You will explore AI and automation to enhance safety and reduce costs. Responsibilities include leading reviews, implementing plans to meet requirements, and ensuring documentation aligns with engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of X-ray/CT experience.
• Active NDE L2 or greater certification.
• Documented hours/training for NAS410 CT L2 or Aerospace equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establish inspection requirements with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers.
• Define, develop and implement X-ray/CT inspection methods for development and production hardware.
• Ensure compliance with aviation quality standards for production hardware.
• Lead and participate in technical reviews of proposed inspection methods.
• Formulate plans to meet technical and program requirements and schedules.
• Monitor and communicate project status and risks; document technical data per policies.

Skills

X-ray/CT inspection

NDE L2 certification

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

VGStudio/Avizo CT data analysis

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Xray L3/CA engineer will be responsible for ensuring business wide quality Xray processes, including Xray Computed Tomography. You will work with materials and design engineers, value stream engineers and shops, external vendors and research teams to develop and validate new material/part inspections. You will work directly with internal and external customers to ensure part procedures and practices are being carried out to specifications. As new product introduction ramps up, you will have the opportunity to develop the inspection methods and transition said inspections to a production environment. You will be tasked with staying connected with state-of-the-art technologies including artificial intelligence and automation and identifying uses for those technologies to increase component safety and reduce manufacturing cost.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ability to work with design, materials and manufacturing engineers to establish inspection requirements
• Define, develop and implement X-ray/CT inspection methods for aviation development and production hardware including hands-on operation of X-ray/CT systems.
• Understand and comply with aviation quality standards for production hardware
• Lead and participate in the technical reviews of proposed inspection methods
• Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical and program requirements, schedules and contract commitments, develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and communicate project status and associated risks
• Assure proper documentation of technical data or programs generated for the assigned projects in a consistent manner with engineering policies and procedures

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university in Materials, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant X-ray/CT experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant X-ray/CT experience
• Active NDE L2 or greater certification
• Documented hours/training to become NAS410 CT L2, or Aerospace equivalent

Desired Characteristics And Experiences

• Willingness and interest to become a Digital X-ray CA with relevant CT experience
• Knowledge of the theory and application of digital radiography or CT for NDE applications
• Ability to work with global, distributed teams to achieve results
• Demonstrated ability to lead NDE development efforts, and work with other NDE experts
• Relevant experience in an engineering position with relevant X-ray/CT experience.
• Familiarity with Digital X-ray/CT Inspection standards and certifications
• Experience with X-ray/CT equipment, operation, calibration and trouble‑shooting.
• Experience with developing and/or working on inspection technique development and solutions.
• Functional knowledge of VGStudio or Avizo CT data analysis software

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.

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No