Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Brazing and Joining of Aerospace Alloys

Job Description Summary

The aerospace industry demands advanced manufacturing processes to produce high-performance components that meet stringent safety, quality, and reliability standards. Brazing and joining of aerospace alloys are critical processes for assembling complex parts, such as turbine blades, heat exchangers, and structural components, where precision and material integrity are paramount. As GE Aerospace continues to scale new engine programs, expand services, and develop future technologies, the need for specialized expertise in brazing and joining is essential to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives are met.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Process Development and Optimization:

• Design, develop, and optimize brazing and joining processes for aerospace alloys, including nickel, titanium, and aluminum-based materials.
• Ensure processes meet stringent aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical expertise in brazing techniques, including vacuum brazing, furnace brazing, and induction brazing.
• Proficiency in welding aerospace-grade materials, including nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, and stainless steels.
• Understanding of material behavior during welding, including thermal expansion, distortion, and metallurgical changes.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for manufacturing challenges related to brazing and joining operations.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and materials in brazing and joining.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, such as X-ray, ultrasonic, and dye penetrant testing, to verify weld integrity.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement lean manufacturing principles to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Collaborate with the FLIGHT DECK team to align with GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model.

New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Support the introduction of new products by developing robust brazing and joining processes.
• Partner with design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new processes.
• Oversee MRL development.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all brazing and joining processes comply with aerospace industry standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to all safety protocols.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Communicate technical updates and project progress to stakeholders.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university + minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience

• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship

Desired Characteristics

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on brazing and joining aerospace alloys.

• Technical Expertise:

  • In-depth knowledge of brazing techniques and joining methods for aerospace applications.

  • Familiarity with aerospace materials, including superalloys and lightweight alloys.

  • Proficiency in process simulation tools and statistical process control (SPC).

• Certifications: NADCAP certification in brazing processes is highly desirable.

• Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

  • Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and tools.

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 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.