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Posted Mar 7, 2026

Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Production Turbine Airfoil Coatings

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Job Description: • Lead industrialization and production support projects focused on turbine airfoil coatings technology for current and future engine designs, from coating process development to inspection technology • Become a certifying agent for turbine airfoil coating special processes through in-depth training and hands-on learning to build expertise in coating requirements, materials, processes and equipment • 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 • Work with Quality, Delivery and Sourcing teams to track Supplier KPIs and create continuous improvement projects for coating quality, delivery and cost • 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 • Be disciplined, technical, curious, self-motivated, and able to form and maintain strong professional relationships Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, Design, and/or Manufacturing) • At least an additional 3 years of experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Design position • Knowledge and experience with Aerospace coatings, specifically EB-PVD, diffusion, vacuum or thermal processing • Strong technical aptitude related to problem solving and critical thinking • Demonstrated GE FlightDeck Behaviors – Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer Driven • Shop floor, design, engineering or manufacturing experience • Experience with manufacturing equipment and/or tooling design and build • Desire to continue to grow individual skills and supports growth within the team • Ability to influence others and lead small teams • Ability to lead initiatives with moderate scope, autonomy and impact • Consistent work ethic, adding to the team’s ability to execute and deliver on commitments • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Benefits: • Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace • Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions • Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants • Tuition assistance • Adoption assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid time-off for vacation or illness