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.

Job Description

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

Identify and implement lean manufacturing principles to improve coating process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.

Support the introduction of new products by developing robust coating processes for new designs and materials.

Ensure all coating processes comply with aerospace and defense industry standards, including

NADCAP AS9100 , and customer-specific requirements.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.

Required Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on coatings for aerospace and defense applications.

In-depth knowledge of coating processes, including thermal spray, PVD, CVD, and plasma coatings.

NADCAP certification in coating processes is highly desirable.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits and Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support health and wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, access to a Health Coach, and confidential employee assistance services. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching and contributions, plus access to planning resources. Other benefits include tuition assistance, parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness.

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, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

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