Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Coatings

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer specializing in coatings for aerospace and defense applications to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced coating processes for critical aerospace components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest performance and durability of coated components.

Key Responsibilities

• Coating Process Development : Design, develop, and optimize coating processes, including thermal spray coatings, physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and plasma coatings.
• Ensure coatings meet stringent aerospace and defense requirements for wear resistance, corrosion protection, thermal insulation, and environmental durability.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical specifications.
• Technical Leadership : Provide expertise in advanced coating technologies, including ceramic coatings, metallic coatings, and polymeric coatings.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for coating-related manufacturing challenges, such as adhesion issues, surface preparation, and coating uniformity.
• Stay updated on emerging coating technologies and materials relevant to aerospace and defense applications.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement lean manufacturing principles to improve coating process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for coating defects or process deviations.
• Collaborate with the FLIGHT DECK team to align with GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) : Support the introduction of new products by developing robust coating processes for new designs and materials.
• Partner with design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and performance of coated components.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new coating technologies.
• Oversee MRL development.
• Compliance And Quality Assurance : Ensure all coating processes comply with aerospace and defense industry standards, including NADCAP, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and implement quality control measures, including non-destructive testing (NDT) and coating thickness measurement.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to all safety protocols.
• Collaboration And Communication : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Communicate technical updates and project progress to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

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. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Relocation

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

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