Lead Engineer – Xray L3/CA Engineer

Y99000 General Electric Company; Town of Springdale (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks an X-ray L3/CA engineer to ensure quality X-ray processes, including X-ray CT. You will collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing teams to define inspection requirements and develop methods for aviation hardware in development and production environments.

As products ramp, you will transition methods to production and stay connected with digital radiography technologies to enhance component safety and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with 4 years X-ray/CT experience.
• Minimum of 3 years X-ray/CT experience.
• Active NDE L2 or greater certification.
• Document NAS410 CT L2 or Aerospace equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement X-ray/CT inspection methods for aviation development and production hardware.
• Work with design, materials and manufacturing engineers to establish inspection requirements.
• Understand and comply with aviation quality standards for production hardware.
• Lead technical reviews of proposed inspection methods.
• Develop and execute plans to meet technical, schedule and contract requirements.

Skills

X-ray/CT inspection

NDE development

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

High school diploma / GED with 4 years X-ray/CT experience

Tools

VGStudio

Avizo

X-ray/CT equipment operation

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 troubleshooting.
• Experience with developing and/or working on inspection technique development and solutions.
• Functional knowledge of VGStudio or Avizo CT data analysis software.

Benefits

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.

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

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft.

At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

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)).

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.