Job Description Summary

The Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Lead Engineer will be responsible for developing computed tomography (CT) inspection solutions for new material systems and new product development in additive manufacturing, turbine airfoils, and composites. You will work with and sometimes lead cross-functional teams with innovative technologies to develop and validate new materials and components using nondestructive evaluation methods. You will lead the throughput and solution creation process for microCT systems in the lab. As those designs mature for use in products, you will have the opportunity to transition the inspection methods to a production environment.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ability to work with design, materials and manufacturing engineers to establish inspection requirements
• Define, develop and implement X-ray/CT inspection methods for aviation development and production hardware including hands-on operation of X-ray/CT systems.
• Ownership of specific projects with limited guidance
• Understand and comply with aviation quality standards for production hardware
• Lead and participate in the technical reviews of proposed inspection methods
• Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical and program requirements, schedules and contract commitments, develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and communicate project status and associated risks
• Assure proper documentation of technical data or programs generated for the assigned projects in a consistent manner with engineering policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university in Materials, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant X-ray/CT experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant X-ray/CT experience

Desired Characteristics and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience with developing scan solutions for microfocus X-ray systems
• Familiarity with state of the art X-ray/CT systems and Aviation applications
• Knowledge of the theory and application of digital radiography or CT for NDE applications
• Ability to work with global, distributed teams to achieve results
• Demonstrated ability to lead NDE development efforts
• MS degree in Materials, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
• Relevant experience in an engineering position with relevant X-ray/CT experience.
• Familiarity with Digital X-ray/CT Inspection standards and certifications
• Experience with X-ray/CT equipment, operation, calibration and trouble-shooting.
• Experience with developing and/or working on inspection technique development and solutions.
• Functional knowledge of VGStudio or Avizo CT data analysis software

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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. 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 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: Yes