Polymer Matrix Composite Raw Materials Strategy Engineer

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

In this role, the Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) Raw Material Strategy Engineer will be responsible for identifying and qualifying new materials in the Polymer Matrix Composites space. The nature of the projects are such that your work will have broad impact to multiple part families across all engine lines. The PMC RMS team supports and interfaces with Material Application Engineers, GE and industry Supply Chain Partners, Material Manufacturers, Design Engineers, and a wide range of other groups both internal and external to GE.

On this team you should expect to be challenged with projects that have potential to have high visibility and high impact to the business.

• Execute long-term strategic initiatives for PMC materials.
• Translate design requirements into material property targets, create/maintain material specifications and allowables.
• Plan and execute materials programs (research, candidate evaluation, test plans, test execution, inspection and validation), including technical report outs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Own program plans and use program management skills to keep the project teams accountable.
• Partner with sourcing and suppliers on material development efforts, aligned to business priorities.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and program management to align materials decisions with program needs.
• Ensure materials are compatible with current and future process needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Materials Science or Materials Engineering.

• 8 years of experience in Materials Engineering or Materials Science.
• Familiarity with Polymer Matrix Composite materials.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong program management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
  
  Demonstrated leadership in defining the state of the art in at least one technical specialty, along with the ability to teach and set standard practices within this field.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled…