Job Description Summary

The Evendale Composites Engineering Technical Associate is part of our advanced Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Development Lab in our Supply Chain division. This role applies hands-on experience to support development activities related to composite part manufacturing, inspection, and assembly.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain safety and productivity while working within a quality system to manufacture CMC aircraft engine hardware
• Complete required training curriculum for each fabrication process
• Read, follow, and improve basic documents such as work instructions, ply tables, and drawings
• Calculate and record in-process and conformance data with accuracy
• Work with a variety of chemicals, fluids, and compressed gases and follow both company and OSHA personal protection equipment standards
• Perform tasks from multiple areas of concentration, including: Ply cutting and kitting; Lay-up (hand application of material onto molds);Furnace Operations; Grit Blast; CNC Machine Operation; Non-Conventional Machining using EDM and Laser Drilling; Visual and Machine Inspection
• Plan and conduct associated projects requested by engineers / organizational leader
• Perform required tasks including setup, machining, inspection and documenting results
• Work well with minimum supervision
• Carry out material procurement and report preparation
• Maintain accurate and complete records of materials and services used, experimental results, observations and raw data
• Present data in an appropriate form
• Create and carry out new or special material processing and evaluation techniques
• Contact external and internal sources for needed information regarding materials and processes that will benefit assigned programs
• Maintain currency and compliance with GE policies, procedures and directives, including vouchering, reporting, operating, environmental and safety practices

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate’s  Degree or High School Diploma / GED from an accredited  school or institution

Desired Characteristics

• 2 years of experience in composites/machining/manufacturing/inspection/assembly/test technician role
• Previous composite and/or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a team environment
• Flexibility to rotate between different shop floor operations
• Demonstrated ability with computer systems
• Mechanical and/or technical aptitude;
• Strong documentation skills to record in-process and conformance data
• Ability to work effectively in an inclusive environment;
• A positive, can-do attitude; ability to pivot performance and behavior based on feedback
• Ability to learn and embed oneself in a lean manufacturing environment
• Passion for safety and quality, while maintaining focus on delivering to our customers
• Understanding and ability to work with complicated drawings and part prints
• Ability to operate computers, instruments and gauges
• Ability to adhere to standards, do a high-quality job in a safe manner and within acceptable time
• Previous experience and ability to perform in one or more of the following areas preferred: Composite Forming Operations, Thermal Processing, Conventional and Non-conventional Machining, Visual and Machine Inspection
• and/or Machine Programming

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. T