Lead Engineer - Composite Materials Application Engineer

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace we believe that the world works better when it's moving. Together we are creating a future of aviation where human safety is of the greatest importance.

In our company we have been offering a flexible working model for many years now as to give our employees the possibility to adjust working hours to suit their individual needs. Our employees easily combine their professional and private responsibilities and have time to pursue their passions. No matter what stage of your career you are at, you can count on the support and mentorship of the best experts in the industry.

On GE Aerospace Warsaw campus, we design aircraft engines and develop advanced technologies such as cooling methods for engine components as well as create statistical models and software applications for aviation. We develop all solutions in diverse teams, in which the best experts eagerly share their knowledge. At GE Aerospace we work together to achieve success. What is more, a career at GE Aerospace is not only an opportunity to work in an international environment, but also a chance to gain experience while visiting laboratories, factories and repair shops around the world.

At GE Aerospace we give our employees space for comprehensive development by supporting a variety of employee initiatives and interest groups, including GE Women's Network, PRIDE Alliance, HealthAhead and GE Aerospace Volunteers. Our flexible working model is based on the concept of work-life balance, because at GE Aerospace we believe that people come first in our organization.

The Composites Material Application Lead Engineer (MAE) is responsible for the selection, qualification, and application of materials and processes used in the manufacturing of aircraft engine hardware, with a primary focus on composite materials and polymer matrix composite (PMC) processes. This role is critical throughout the entire lifecycle of aircraft engine components, from New Product Introduction (NPI) design and development to field operation and service maintenance.

In this role you will work both independently and with various teams to resolve composite issues related to new product introduction, production, and field service. You will be a part of a global MAE team and will cooperate with other departments across the company.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for engine parts supplier qualification
• Recommend approaches to solve materials and manufacturing process-related issues utilizing current best practices.
• Provide technical consultation on composite materials and manufacturing process-related topics.
• Support GE internal and external customers, and suppliers as required
• Partner with Program Leadership, Supply Chain, Quality, and Systems to advise on the adoption of new Materials and Process technologies
• Resolve new material technology introduction challenges with Supply Chain and Research Groups.
• Partner with Senior Technical Leadership and TRL/MRL Leaders to select concepts from our material systems roadmaps and help guide the implementation of early technology projects.
• Collaborate with horizontal teams (materials, design, manufacturing) to advance the technical maturity of new composite material technologies using the TRL/MRL process.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and materials science to develop new composite material systems with desired performance and processing characteristics.

Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Materials Engineering or a related field.
• Strong experience in an engineering position.
• Good understanding of non-metallic materials.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods related to PMC components.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good level of English.

Desired characteristic:

• Experience with materials application engineering, materials development, and/or engineering program management.
• Experience and knowledge of composite materials, preferably related to supporting the manufacture, design, and testing of PMC components. CMC knowledge and/or experience would be an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of organic polymer chemistry.

Benefits:

Join us to see your career take flight today.

We offer:

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work model adjusted to your needs
• Fascinating job in dynamically growing aerospace industry
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, copyright costs tax reduction
• Diverse career opportunities globally
• Environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Onboarding support to make your start easier, mentoring support through your career
• Benefits fit to all lifestyles
• Wide variety of employee initiatives

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No