You will serve as a process specialist who provides consultation and guidance to product, material application, manufacturing, and design teams, synthesizing research and development results into practical processes for aircraft engines, hypersonics, and other aerospace applications. In this role, you will drive process risk reduction (D/PFMEA), develop and protect intellectual property, and support business development through process capability insights and technical input to proposals. You will also partner closely with operations to troubleshoot complex process issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enable current and future programs to hit their milestones and deliver on their commitments.Job Description
The Advanced Lead Process Engineer applies their technical knowledge and expertise to lead aspects of technology maturation and product development across our application portfolio. This role works independently and with adjacent teams to develop, mature, and implement processes – both conventional and novel – that support manufacturing of advanced materials and composite hardware for aircraft engines, hypersonics, and other aerospace applications. This position collaborates closely with supply chain, materials, quality, and design teams to meet business and customer objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology
- Serve as a process specialist with the knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to product, material application, manufacturing, and design teams in your area of responsibility.
- Synthesize and clearly communicate results of research and development activities related to material and process development; prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
- Support business development activities as needed through process capability insights, risk assessments, and technical input to proposals.
Process Development and Execution
- Prioritize and complete process engineering projects to achieve business objectives for product delivery, technology and process maturation, and process risk reduction (e.g., D/PFMEA).
- Develop subject‑matter expertise on process mechanisms (e.g., forming, curing, heat treatment, machining, inspection of CMCs) and apply that learning to solve problems and develop/protect intellectual property (IP).
- Define, validate, and document standard processes (work instructions, process control plans, control limits) to enable repeatable and capable production.
- Lead process qualification and scale‑up from lab and pilot lines to full‑rate production, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
Product and Process Application
- Practice applied creativity to develop processes and approaches that meet customer and product requirements for CMC components in demanding environments.
- Maintain focus on practical application of processes to current and novel future program/product requirements, including design changes, new materials, and new manufacturing technologies.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering and operations to ensure processes are robust, safe, and producible, including troubleshooting process issues on the shop floor and driving continuous improvement.
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Qualifications/requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing or related experience) + Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or related experience.
Desired Characteristics
- 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, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional InformationGE 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university (or high school/GED with minimum 4 years of specific experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of specific process engineering or manufacturing experience
- Experience with CMCs and process mechanisms (forming, curing, heat treatment, machining, inspection)
- Experience defining, validating, and documenting standard processes, process control plans, and work instructions; leading process qualification and scale-up
- Experience with process risk reduction methods (D/PFMEA) and continuous improvement/troubleshooting on production floor
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or asylee/refugee) to access export-controlled information
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and ability to pass a drug screen where applicable
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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