CMC Process Engineer - Forming

Job Description Summary

The CMC Process Engineer - Forming will be the technical owner for layup and tooling processes supporting ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components, with primary focus on GE9X Nozzles. You will define, industrialize, and continuously improve forming and layup processes and tooling, ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance. This role drives APQP, NPI, and Management of Change activities, partners closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and supports 24x7 manufacturing operations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own equipment specifications, qualifications, technical governance, TPM, reliability engineering, OEE improvements, and consumables optimization
• Serve as the 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
• Qualifications / Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering experience)
• Desired Characteristics
• Degree in ceramic engineering, materials science, or mechanical engineering
• 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
• 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 and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, 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 information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes