What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composites Engineering Tech position at GE Aerospace?
Job Description Summary
The Evendale Composites Engineering Technical Associate is part of our advanced Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Development Lab in our Supply Chain division. This role applies hands-on experience to support development activities related to composite part manufacturing, inspection, and assembly.Job Description
- Maintain safety and productivity while working within a quality system to manufacture CMC aircraft engine hardware
- Complete required training curriculum for each fabrication process
- Read, follow, and improve basic documents such as work instructions, ply tables, and drawings
- Calculate and record in-process and conformance data with accuracy
- Work with a variety of chemicals, fluids, and compressed gases and follow both company and OSHA personal protection equipment standards
- Perform tasks from multiple areas of concentration, including: Ply cutting and kitting; Lay-up (hand application of material onto molds);Furnace Operations; Grit Blast; CNC Machine Operation; Non-Conventional Machining using EDM and Laser Drilling; Visual and Machine Inspection
- Plan and conduct associated projects requested by engineers / organizational leader
- Perform required tasks including setup, machining, inspection and documenting results
- Work well with minimum supervision
- Carry out material procurement and report preparation
- Maintain accurate and complete records of materials and services used, experimental results, observations and raw data
- Present data in an appropriate form
- Create and carry out new or special material processing and evaluation techniques
- Contact external and internal sources for needed information regarding materials and processes that will benefit assigned programs
- Maintain currency and compliance with GE policies, procedures and directives, including vouchering, reporting, operating, environmental and safety practices
Qualifications/Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution
Desired Characteristics
- 2 years of experience in composites/machining/manufacturing/inspection/assembly/test technician role)
- 2 years of experience in composites/machining/manufacturing/inspection/assembly/test technician role
- Previous composite and/or manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a team environment
- Flexibility to rotate between different shop floor operations
- Demonstrated ability with computer systems
- Mechanical and/or technical aptitude;
- Strong documentation skills to record in-process and conformance data
- Ability to work effectively in an inclusive environment;
- A positive, can-do attitude; ability to pivot performance and behavior based on feedback
- Ability to learn and embed oneself in a lean manufacturing environment
- Passion for safety and quality, while maintaining focus on delivering to our customers
- Understanding and ability to work with complicated drawings and part prints
- Ability to operate computers, instruments and gauges
- Ability to adhere to standards, do a high-quality job in a safe manner and within acceptable time
- Previous experience and ability to perform in one or more of the following areas preferred: Composite Forming Operations, Thermal Processing, Conventional and Non-conventional Machining, Visual and Machine Inspection
- and/or Machine Programming
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on 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: No
