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Job Description Summary
The Staff Engineer – Failure Investigations for Engineering Material System organization provides direction and assistance to the work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role you will work both independently and with various teams to meet commercial engine program objectives and external customer expectations. Additionally, the person may be involved with development of new materials to help GE Aerospace. The person will be involved in failure investigations of components.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Deliver on providing failure investigations support for commercial engines in service, which will include investigating root cause of field events, shop findings along with supporting manufacturing and repair shops
Provide necessary materials support for mechanical and environmental material testing requirements.
Provide necessary materials support with development of new and alternate materials
Partner with design and systems organizations for investigations
Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behaviour with a proactive example of communication internally and externally
Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions
Provide engineering support, within one’s specialty, to teams working on performance, cost reduction, problem resolutions and quality initiatives
Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools
Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company
Function as program manager when appropriate
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers, engagement in DB activities and standard work. Develop and implement training modules as necessary
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors/ Master’s Degree in Metallurgy, Materials science, Materials engineering, manufacturing or closely related technical field from an accredited college or university
Deep understanding of materials, processes, applications and failure modes.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in an engineering position for candidates with Bachelors degree, 4 years for candidates with Masters degree
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Aviation / Automotive / Aerospace materials and applications investigations
Desired Characteristics
Experience in Aircraft engine component failure analysis and investigation, understanding failure mode, fleet wide implications and corrective actions
Proven track records of technical depth in one or multiple areas in materials engineering / materials & process applications
Strong leadership skills and experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Networking and ability to coherently work in a team environment.
Experience in working in ISO17025/NADCAP accredited facility will be added plus
About us :
GE 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.
*Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes