Composites Engineer in the Shop - Integrated Manufacturing Engineering (IME)

Integrated Manufacturing Engineer

The Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Department is looking for an experienced engineer that is interested in working in a cross-functional environment focused on delivering high-quality aerospace composite hardware to meet customer needs and business demands. Within this role, you will work onsite at GKN Aerospace in Tallassee, AL in the shop along side the manufacturing engineering, quality and technical staff responsible for the production of aerospace composite hardware. You will be the primary liaison for the design engineering team based in Cincinnati, OH and will have the opportunity to gain domain expertise in how the critical design functionality translates into process control and part manufacturing on the shop floor, and vice versa. Typical job functions include, but are not limited to, assessing the quality of new make hardware, supplier process qualification against the critical design functions of our hardware, waste reduction efforts to improve producibility and the quality of hardware, development of breakthrough technologies to improve production of composite hardware through process and/or material developments, etc. This role is critical to the success of GE Aerospace to serve our customers and meet essential business commitments. With a breadth of exposure to the diverse portfolio of GE Aerospace composite applications across the business.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Gain in depth understanding of the production issues faced in our shops and be the primary source of information to communicate to the cross-functional team responsible for delivering high quality composite hardware, on time to meet customer needs.
• Developing specialized knowledge in the design, performance and production of composite hardware.
• Has awareness of best practices and how their responsibilities integrate with others; Seeking advice from subject matter experts where applicable.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of expertise and responsibility. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering).
• Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of work being performed.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in the application of composite materials to Aerospace / Aviation hardware to meet critical design functionality.
• Experience leading and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Exposure to multiple methods of producing composite hardware using aerospace composite materials.
• Understanding of quality processes used to assess and control composite hardware.
• Exposure to and familiarity with aviation regulatory agencies (FAA / EASA) and how to interpret and applying certification requirements to the design of composite hardware.
• Experience in the development and interpretation of finite element analysis models.
• Experience working in a LEAN manufacturing environment and use of data to make informed business decisions.

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.

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).