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About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace (General Electric Aerospace) designs and produces commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Engines
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Rotating Part Forging Materials Application Engineer
The Rotating Part Forging Materials Application Engineer provides technical leadership and materials expertise for various components within the aviation supply chain. This role focuses on the development and application of metallic materials, specifically nickel superalloy life-controlled rotating part forgings. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing material selection for new designs, troubleshooting manufacturing issues during new-make and repair cycles, implementing new processes, and planning material test programs. The engineer will also define technical specifications, establish process limits, and partner with suppliers to improve metrics while ensuring robust solutions through collaboration with design, sourcing, and quality teams. Key requirements include a background in materials engineering or metallurgy, along with expertise in primary processing such as forging and heat treatment. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and experience with aerospace manufacturing processes to solve complex technical problems for critical rotating parts.
Provide materials expertise and technical leadership for metallic systems across various aviation components.
Perform material selection for new designs and troubleshoot manufacturing issues during new-make and repair processes.
Manage the implementation of new materials and processes while reviewing supplier manufacturing processes.
Plan and execute material test programs to ensure products meet business standards and requirements.
Drive business strategy for improving special processes in primary processing, specifically forging and heat treatment.
Define technical specifications and establish process limits for nickel superalloy life-controlled rotating part forgings.
Present technical data to internal and external customers while supporting supply chain audits and pre-production meetings.
Document all technical data generated for assigned projects in accordance with engineering policies.
What we're looking for
Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy (or a high school diploma/GED with 9 years of engineering/science experience).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in disciplinary engineering and/or science.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by export-control regulations.
Master of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy (preferred).
Experience with aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems, and field support (preferred).
Experience with primary processing such as forging and heat treatment of rotating part forgings (preferred).
In-depth understanding of metallurgy, manufacturing processes, and inspections used in the Aerospace industry (preferred).
Authorized to work in the United States for this opening.