Lead Engineer - Ultrasonic Inspection Development

Job Description Summary
This role supports GE Aerospace's "Aerospace Inspection Solutions" organization (AIS). Our group is comprised of ultrasonic, thermography, and eddy current inspection development experts, responsible for NDE of metal and composite aircraft engine components. The Ultrasonic Inspection Technology Development Lead Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, improving, validating, and transitioning state of the art inspection techniques.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop NDE inspection techniques for aircraft engine composite and metal parts.
• Validate and transition NDE techniques to production inspection sources.
• Collaborate with design and materials engineering teams to assess inspection requirements.
• Provide technical support to sourcing organization in the interest of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Trouble shoot and provide other types of technical support for immersion UT inspection facilities.
• Support definition of engineering UT specifications to ensure quality while enabling new technology introduction and addressing root cause corrective actions.
• Clearly document and communicate inspection results to colleagues and customers.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, related field (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in NDE related engineering experience) + Minimum of 3 years of NDE related engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials, Engineering or related technical field
• Two or more years of experience using first principles to develop immersion UT inspections for nickel, titanium, and/or composite materials
• Ultrasonic inspection experience within the aerospace industry
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel
• Interpersonal and teambuilding acumen
• Organizational and project leadership skills
• Strong work ethic
• Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities

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, 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.
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