Staff Engineer (Welding Engineer)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

GE Aerospace is a global leader in designing and manufacturing jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Staff Engineer who will have the responsibility of leading technology development programs; providing on-site support at GE shops and/or suppliers to help with process issues; creating/leading training programs and mentoring the next generation technology experts; providing tools to help Design Engineering and Supply Chain personnel control welding as a Special Process.

Staff Engineer for Welding Processes acting as a process expert, helping to solve process problems and advancing the technology.

Educational Qualification

• The applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Welding, or Materials Science from an accredited college or university (preferred), or equivalent practical experience.

Work Experience

• The candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of practical/hands-on manufacturing experience in joining processes.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert for Special Processes with engineering, quality, and manufacturing requirements over product’s lifecycle for joining.
• Assist in developing, growing, and sustaining the Special Process Auditor and Certifying Agent community pipeline, qualification, training, approvals for joining.
• Assist with maintaining, updating, and developing related Special Process Technology documents (e.g. P-Spec, QCWI’s, Audit Checklists) related to joining.
• Audits of GEA manufacturing sites, support for Supplier and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Audits.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to assure Special Process readiness at new Suppliers.
• Develop and provide training and qualification of new and existing Certifying Agents.
• Develop Special Process control strategies for emerging technologies as required.
• Identify, lead, and implement cost reduction projects involving welding.
• Provide consultations related to compliance, technology, and manufacturing readiness at GEA sites and Suppliers.
• Represent GEA interests and lead in industry associations, as needed.
• Work with Value Streams and Sites to drive local Special Process self-sufficiency.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to effectively work individually or with a team
• Ability to work with global, distributed teams to achieve results.
• Auditing experience or ability to be approved as an S-026 Auditor.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to manufacturing standards and policies.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience as Certifying Agent for joining processes or has the qualifications to be approved as a Certifying Agent for joining processes.
• Experience with GE Aerospace Quality requirements and systems (e.g. NMS, SPS, eCAV, etc.)
• Experience with joining of aerospace materials and aerospace requirements (e.g. AWS D17.1)
• Experience with the change control process.
• NPI and technology development knowledge.
• Self-starter

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel domestic and international, up to 25% or as required.

Employer’s Statement

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.