CMC Process Engineer - Forming

CMC Process Engineer – Forming

GE Aerospace – Apply for a technical owner role supporting ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components, primarily GE9X Nozzles.

Define, industrialize, and continuously improve forming and layup processes and tooling, ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance. Drive APQP, NPI, and Management of Change activities, partner cross‑functional teams, and support 24x7 manufacturing operations.

• Own equipment specifications, qualifications, technical governance, TPM, reliability engineering, OEE improvements, and consumables optimization.
• Serve as plant focal for layup/tooling for GE9X Nozzles and coordinate across IPTs and suppliers.
• Lead tooling NPI: design, trials, lifecycle management, vendor management, and yield improvements.
• Develop and industrialize layup/forming concepts; optimize ply shapes and in‑station material utilization.
• Own APQP for assigned scope; ensure control plans/PPAP readiness as applicable.
• Reduce PFMEA RPNs with robust prevention/detection controls; maintain risk registers.
• Lead RCCA using structured problem‑solving (5‑Why, Fishbone, DMAIC); lock in fixes with standard work.
• Deliver yield, cost, cycle time, and productivity improvements via equipment, process, and tooling changes.
• Execute Management of Change with capacity, safety, and quality impact assessments.
• Support lean initiatives with a Six Sigma mindset; standardize and sustain best practices.
• Train and certify technicians; author clear work instructions and standard work; mentor peers.
• Provide timely communications to technicians, engineers, site leadership, and executive leaders; align to business objectives.
• Support off‑shift and on‑call needs to minimize disruptions and protect SQDC; perform additional duties for 24x7 support.
• Ensure effective communication within the IPT, internal and external to Asheville.

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience).
• Degree in ceramic engineering, materials science, or mechanical engineering (desired).
• Experience in CMC/composite manufacturing (PMC/CMC), including complex shape design and layup.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or CAD/CAM/CAE (e.g., Siemens NX); ability to read drawings/specs and translate to programs and processes.
• Demonstrated success in industrialization, yield improvement, and cost/cycle reduction.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, communication, and presentation skills; data‑driven decision making.
• Proven experience training, mentoring, and leading small teams; ability to influence without authority.
• Lean manufacturing experience and passion;
  Six Sigma exposure.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, ISO/quality systems; experience with certifying agents/controlled title processes.
• Collaborative, boundaryless approach across hourly and salaried teams; strong sense of urgency for production support.
• Flexibility for off‑shift/on‑call support as needed.
• Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn (characteristic).
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

• Strong analytical, mathematical, communication, and presentation skills; data‑driven decision making.
• Proven experience training, mentoring, and leading small teams; ability to influence without authority.
• Lean manufacturing experience and passion;
  Six Sigma exposure.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, ISO/quality systems; experience with certifying agents/controlled title processes.
• Collaborative, boundaryless approach across hourly and salaried teams; strong sense of urgency for production support.
• Flexibility for off‑shift/on‑call support as needed.
• Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits:
Health, dental, vision, prescription, Health Coach, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability, life, paid time off.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. This role requires U.S. export‑controlled information; eligibility required.