Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary
As a Lead Coatings Process Engineer, you will support the industrialization, quality, producibility, and technological advancement of GE's Turbine Airfoil Coatings. This position is based out of Cincinnati, OH, with expected travel to different US-based suppliers 10-20% of the time. In this role, you will collaborate with GE Design, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Supplier teams to impact short-term and long-term business goals. This position is ideal for early-career engineers looking to grow their leadership skills and technical expertise in coatings and manufacturing.

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

• Support industrialization and production projects focused on turbine airfoil coatings technology for current and future engine designs, including coating process development and inspection technology.
• Develop expertise in turbine airfoil coating special processes through training and hands-on learning, including coating requirements, materials, processes, and equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address production coating issues using problem-solving methods to experiment, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Quality, Delivery, and Sourcing) to track Supplier KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement projects for coating quality, delivery, and cost.
• Assist in creating and maintaining action plans for cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes on time. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments to leadership and coordinate tasks necessary to overcome issues.
• Demonstrate curiosity, self-motivation, and discipline while building strong professional relationships.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Engineering, Quality, Design, or Manufacturing experience + minimum of 3 years Engineering, Quality, Design, or Manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Basic knowledge of Aerospace coatings, such as EB-PVD, diffusion, vacuum, or thermal processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated GE FlightDeck Behaviors – Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven.
• Hands-on experience in shop floor, design, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment and/or tooling design and build.
• Desire to grow technical skills and contribute to team development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence others in small teams.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation to improve processes and procedures continuously.

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