Materials Application Engineer - Metallic Materials

GE Aerospace

Evendale, OH

Full Time

Mid Level

19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Metallic Materials Lead Engineer works within a team of skilled materials engineers and technicians to provide materials and process definition, manufacturing supplier qualification, and lifecycle support of aircraft engine hardware. The role involves partnering with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure product conformance to technical requirements, customer satisfaction, and hardware safety and durability.

Key Responsibilities

Understand and apply technical requirements from specifications and engineering drawings that impact materials and processes and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
Define and substantiate material and process selections on new designs and changes to design.
Evaluate, compare, and obtain property data to guide material selection for component improvements.
Evaluate impacts to material characteristics for initial part qualifications, subsequent process changes, and repairs.
Research component history and material properties to apply lessons learned from field experience, manufacturing evolutions, and development programs.
Perform metallurgical evaluations of engine run hardware and manufacturing issues.
Document and communicate investigation results through technical reports and presentations.
Identify materials and process technology gaps and propose solutions for component durability or future designs.

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or PhD degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 4 years related engineering experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided).
Familiarity or research experience in nickel/cobalt base superalloys, titanium, aluminum, copper alloys, or steels.
Knowledge of processes such as casting, forging, heat treating, brazing, welding, coating.
Experience with characterization techniques like scanning electron microscopy, metallography, hardness testing, fractography.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and prioritize work strategically.
Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
Proven facilitation and collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

Experience with manufacturing, quality systems, or component field support.

Qualifications

Educational background as specified in requirements.

Benefits & Perks

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

Working at GE Aerospace

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. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, always seeking to improve and innovate.

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