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Job Description
Job Description Summary Join a team that turns next generation materials into flight‑ready hardware. As an Advanced Lead Manufacturing Engineer for CMC components, you will blend deep technical expertise, hands‑on process ownership, and cross‑functional leadership to deliver hardware that thrives in some of the harshest conditions in aerospace. In this role, you are a key technical leader who drives technology maturation and manufacturing readiness for current and future programs. You will work independently and across diverse cross‑functional teams to develop, implement, and scale advanced manufacturing processes that enable reliable, high‑precision production of CMC components at rate and at quality. If you are energized by tackling complex manufacturing challenges, innovating in materials and processes, and influencing how tomorrow's engines are built, this role is for you. Job Description The Advanced Lead Manufacturing Engineer applies deep technical knowledge and expertise to drive technology maturation and product development across our application portfolio. This role works independently and with adjacent teams to develop, mature, and implement manufacturing processes - both conventional and novel - that support manufacturing of CMC components for aircraft engines, hypersonics and other aerospace applications. This position collaborates closely with supply chain, materials, and design teams to meet business and customer objectives and often leads technical initiatives or workstreams.
Key responsibilities include:
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
Serves as a process specialist with advanced knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to product, material application, and design teams for area of responsibility Synthesizes and clearly communicates results of research and development activities related to material and process development; prepares and presents technical data to internal and external customers May provide support to business development activities and represent the organization in technical discussions
Process Development and Execution:
Prioritizes and leads completion of process engineering projects to achieve business objectives for product delivery, technology and manufacturing process maturation, and process risk reduction (D/PFMEA) Develops subject-matter expertise on process mechanisms and applies that learning to solve complex problems and develop/protect intellectual property (IP)
Product Application:
Practices applied creativity to develop robust processes and approaches that meet customer and product requirements Maintains focus on practical application of process to current and novel future program/product requirements and may mentor others in these areas
Qualifications/requirements:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years engineering, manufacturing or related experience) + minimum of 3 years engineering, manufacturing or related experience
Desired Characteristics:
Experience in ceramics or composites manufacturing Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and solve problems Effective team building and project management skills
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 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:
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.
