Job Description Summary

As a Senior Coatings Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the industrialization, quality, producibility and technological advancement of GE’s Turbine Airfoil Coatings. This position is based out of Cincinnati, OH, with expected travel to different US-based suppliers 10-20% of the time. This is role will require you to collaborate with GE Design, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing and Supplier teams to impact short-term and long-term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams working industrialization and production support projects focused on turbine airfoil coatings technology for current and future engine designs, from coating process development to inspection technology.
• Serve as a certifying agent for turbine airfoil coating special processes, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and driving process consistency across suppliers. Partner with the Special Process Technology Leader to enhance the development, control, and optimization of bond and top coat special processes, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide technical assistance and collaborate with suppliers to solve production coating issues utilizing a variety of problem-solving methods to experiment, determine root cause and implement corrective actions. Lead read-across efforts and document lessons learned.
• Work with Quality, Delivery and Sourcing teams to track Supplier KPIs and prioritize continuous improvement projects for coating quality, delivery and cost across all suppliers and engine lines.
• Create and maintain action plans for cross functional teams to achieve desired outcomes on time. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments to leadership and coordinate tasks necessary to overcome issues.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) adoption at turbine airfoil coating suppliers to enhance quality and delivery performance. Collaborate with quality and supplier teams to facilitate the creation of process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and control plans, and leverage these tools to support production problem-solving and corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and support to young or new engineers by sharing expertise in turbine airfoil coating materials and manufacturing processes. Foster their development in structured problem-solving methodologies, such as RCCA and TOPS8D, and root cause investigations. Encourage continuous learning and collaboration to build technical proficiency and strengthen team capabilities.
• Be disciplined, technical, curious, self-motivated, and able to form and maintain strong professional relationships.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (Engineering, Manufacturing, or design) experience + minimum of 5 years

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing or Design position
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge and experience with aerospace coatings, specifically EB-PVD, diffusion, vacuum, or thermal processing.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong technical aptitude for critical thinking and resolving complex challenges.
• GE FlightDeck Behaviors: Demonstrated commitment to Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven principles.
• Industry Experience: Shop floor, design, engineering, manufacturing, or supplier management experience.
• Tooling and Equipment: Experience with manufacturing equipment and/or tooling design and build.
• Growth Mindset: Desire to continuously develop individual skills and support team growth.
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and initiatives with complex scope, high autonomy, and significant business impact.
• Execution and Reliability: Consistent work ethic that enhances the team’s ability to deliver on commitments.
• Continuous Improvement: Passion for improving processes and procedures to drive efficiency and quality.
• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to foster collaboration and drive results.

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