Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description SummaryAt GE Aerospace in Newark, Delaware, we design, prototype, and manufacture advanced composite products for aerospace applications, including aircraft engines, hypersonics, and propulsion systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in the field of composite manufacturing, driving advancements in ceramic matrix composites (CMC) and carbon composite technologies.

This role is ideal for a motivated engineer with a passion for innovation, leadership, and technical excellence in composite manufacturing. Join us to revolutionize aerospace technology and define the future of flightJob Description

Job Description:

As a Composite Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead efforts to refine and advance composite manufacturing techniques, supporting both new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives for existing products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Expertise and Innovation:
  • Develop and apply subject-matter expertise in composite manufacturing processes, including composite tool/mold design, prepreg layup and/or braiding, and consolidation.
  • Design and develop tooling, fixturing, and shop aids to support composite production.
  • Evaluate and advance novel manufacturing processes, integrating Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles into product designs.
  • Provide manufacturing input to influence customer designs
• Process Development and Execution:
  • Define new processes and/or modify existing ones to deliver prototype hardware per customer requirements
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving activities to address manufacturing challenges.
  • Provide hands-on and technical support to production personnel to ensure correct execution of manufacturing processes.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications/requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience + minimum of 3 years' experience
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government DoD Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in ceramics, ceramic composites, or polymer composites/manufacturing
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and/or CAD software (e.g. NX)
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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