Metallic Additive Materials Application Engineer

GE Aerospace; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Hamilton, Ohio is seeking an experienced Materials Additive Materials Application Engineer to lead alloy and modality development for aerospace additive manufacturing.

You will partner with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to drive technology and production readiness across EBM, Binder Jet, DED and other processes, ensuring parts meet stringent aerospace requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years in materials science or additive manufacturing in an engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Lead MAE projects to reduce technical risk in new additive materials and processes.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure producible designs.
• Develop and execute studies to characterize process variation and update specs.
• Mentor teams in problem-solving tools like TOPS8D, DMAIC, RCCA.
• Advise on non-destructive testing methods and process improvements.

Skills

Materials science expertise

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

The Metallic Additive Materials Application Engineer provides materials expertise and technical leadership for multiple materials across a variety of additive components. As a part of GE Aerospace’s collaborative Additive Integrated Product Team, you will use your materials expertise and program management skills to set the strategy and lead key alloy and modality development programs in support of our commercial and military aviation products. You will partner with manufacturing, design, sourcing, and quality engineers and utilize daily management to drive technology and production readiness. These critical technologies could include but not limited to EBM (Electron Beam Melting), Binder Jet, Cold Spray, DED (Directed Energy Deposition), and as well as DMLM (Direct Metal Laser Melting) in several alloys including Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel, and Cobalt-based alloys.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with design engineering, Supply Chain, and Colibrium to increase additive manufacturing capacity/productivity and maintain product quality through effective quality and SPS planning
• Provide technical guidance and encourage communication between practicing additive MAEs, manufacturing, and design regarding developments in additive manufacturing technology and capability development to influence outcomes
• Provide MAE support for additively manufactured hardware, partnering with design and manufacturing to ensure designs are producible and will meet product intent
• Lead collaborative cross-functional teams and execute technical projects & programs required to reduce technical risk associated with new additive materials and machines, building and leveraging domain expertise
• Design and conduct studies to characterize the impact of variation within manufacturing process windows, and use results to recommend updates to specifications, technical plans, and standard work instructions
• Proactively identify lessons learned and best practices and encourage appropriate documentation
• Apply structural problem-solving tools like TOPS8D, DMAIC, and RCCA in order to lead effective cross-functional teams in finding rapid solutions and generating lasting impact to processes; serve as mentor to others in these tools
• Influence standard work for quality assurance through ownership and/or authorship of key specifications controlling powder, printed castings, and finished part standards; drive efficiency in processes and update additive specifications as needed
• Advocate for Lean processes that reduce waste and improve quality; examine current processes and practices to reduce manufacturing and quality assurance cycle time and cost, while maintaining quality and safety
• Lead or support efforts to ensure part quality with a reduced reliance on physical testing and an increased reliance on non-destructive methods including but not limited to in-process monitoring approaches
• Communicate significant developments with leadership and consult on technical roadmap development
• Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, program, and processes for an area or business segment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Materials Science or closely related Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a materials science engineering position or related additive manufacturing position.

Desired Characteristics

• Preference to 5 years of experience in a materials science engineering position or related additive manufacturing position.
• Significant experience in a complex industrial environment (aerospace desired) with materials application engineering, materials development, and/or engineering program management.
• Subject matter expert in key technical area of material science, or breadth across multiple disciplines.
• In-depth understanding of metallurgy, manufacturing processes and inspections associated with aircraft engine parts.
• Understanding of processing vs. property trades & material data application.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, particularly around technical documentation
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to manage difficult situations and foster positive outcomes under pressure
• Able to communicate complex problems and ideas with clarity to different types of audiences.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams.
• The ability to plan and coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Experience with aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems and development.
• Experience with primary processing (forging, casting, additive, & heat treatment) of aircraft engine parts (structures and/or rotating parts & materials)
• Proven self-starter and independent worker able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to guide and influence others, especially those not in a direct reporting position
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Program management skills; ability to develop, document, market, and execute programs

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

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)).

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