Job Description SummaryThe Surface Enhancement Process Engineer is responsible for peening and other surface enhancement processes in a manufacturing environment. Peening processes include surface treatment with steel, glass, and ceramic media. Tumble processes include abrasive media tumble, fatigue tumble and isotropic superfinish tumble. Coating processes include DFL (dry film lubricant) utilizing moly or graphite-based coatings. Responsible for design, development, process control, and productionized environment of coating compressor vanes and rotors for dovetail surfaces. The role coordinates with operators, technicians, maintenance, and certifying agents daily to ensure processes are running within specified parameters. The role identifies process improvement opportunities and is responsible for ideation through execution of these projects. This includes working directly with equipment vendors for new equipment procurement and on-site implementation. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Processes include peening, tumble, coating, and support into NDT operations.Process engineering and problem-solving skills to support related production capabilities and throughput goals.Develop, troubleshoot, and improve entire cleaning, recycling, coating, and inspection process.Identify and address issues that arise during the coating process, such as defects, adhesion, or equipment malfunctions.Adhere to safety protocols and environmental regulations while working with high-temperature processes and potentially hazardous materials.Maintain accurate records of process parameters, coating specifications, quality control results, and other relevant data.Prepare detailed reports for documentation and project communication.Develop coating processes for various materials and applications from existing process.Conduct experiments and analyze data to refine coating parameters and achieve desired outcomes with support of internal and external laboratoriesDefine and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor working with some level of autonomy.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree accredited  college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience)

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.Established project management skills.Experience in MolyDag/Graphite coating processes supporting aerospace hardware.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, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (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), final offers 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