Distinguished Staff Development & Process Engineer – Composites

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Define and steer the strategic direction for the development, qualification, and implementation of new polymer matrix composite processes for Future of Flight initiatives.

• Lead the development of processes through designed experiments and assess how process parameters influence part quality and performance.

• Manage technical program activities, encompassing planning, execution, and technical/programmatic risk management.

• Integrate PMC processes into manufacturing and MRO operations alongside shops, suppliers, and design engineering teams.

• Establish best practices and design requirements for composites.

• Create and incorporate process specifications, technical documentation, and technical publications.

• Monitor industry trends and collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and research organizations to introduce technological advancements into GE Aerospace processes.

• Assess process decisions based on component costs, repair costs, and lifecycle impacts.

• Lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.

• Document and disseminate lessons learned while mentoring engineers.

• Provide professional and technical thought leadership.

• Recommend best practices for enhancing products, processes, or services.

• Guide teams and projects, evaluate conflicting information, develop innovative manufacturing solutions, and present technical solutions to leaders and external stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in composites manufacturing engineering and/or process development.

• Profound technical knowledge of polymer matrix composite materials and processes.

• U.S. Person status is required for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee/refugee status.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• A Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Over 7 years of experience in PMC process development, composites manufacturing engineering, or materials and process engineering, ideally within the aerospace sector is desired.

• Practical experience with PMC fabrication processes, tooling, and curing is preferred.

• Familiarity with composites NDE methods and composite repair techniques is desired.

• Experience on the shop floor and with suppliers in a composites manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Experience leading Design of Experiments (DOEs) and translating results into process specifications is preferred.

• Proven team leadership and program management skills, including leading teams without direct reporting relationships is desired.

• Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies, digital data analytics, and module-level systems thinking is preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities are desired.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Assistance with relocation.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Coverage for drug screening as applicable.

• Potential eligibility for employee drug and alcohol testing protections/processes.