Job Description Summary

As a Coatings Engineer/Technologist at our Evendale, Ohio facility, you will lead and support coating projects in a hands-on, Coating Lab environment with a focus on the development, optimization, and industrialization of coating manufacturing processes for current and future engine programs. This role will impact short-term and long-term business goals.

Here are just a few reasons to consider a career at our Evendale Facility:
• Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies
more sustainably.
• Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and
experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
• Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.
• Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements.
• Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and support development of manufacturing processes for next generation coatings, as well as legacy coatings applied to future engine programs
• Mature coating processes on coupons and prototype/engine test/low-rate production hardware in the lab, and assist in industrialization efforts for full rate production in Supply Chain shops
• Work collaboratively with experienced engineers and technicians to improve quality and reduce cost/cycle time for current production coatings
• Work across organizations with design, materials, manufacturing, and quality engineers to develop and execute on plans for coating hardware for development engine testing
• Assist in the review of issues on coated hardware including understanding of root cause and development/execution of corrective actions
• Apply coatings to coupons and prototype hardware for lab testing to support learnings within the business on materials and processes
• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/ program requirements
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/ or task consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an Engineering or Coatings related role)

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor of Science or graduate degree in Material Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other Science/Engineering related degree from an accredited university or college
• Knowledge and experience with aerospace coatings, chemical processes, and/or special process quality systems
• Strong technical aptitude related to manufacturing equipment and/or tooling design and build
• Desire to work safely in a hands-on environment to execute assigned projects
• Ability to lead initiatives with moderate scope and impact
• Desire to continuously improve processes and procedures
• 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.

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

PB1

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No