Coatings Engineer - Coatings Operations & Application Technology Lab

at  General Electric

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As a Coatings Engineer/Technologist, you will lead and support coating projects in a hands-on, Lean Lab environment with a focus on the development, optimization, and industrialization of coating manufacturing processes for current and future engine programs. This role will impact short-term and long-term business goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an Engineering or Coatings related role)

• Lead and support development of manufacturing processes for next generation coatings, as well as legacy coatings applied to future engine programs
• Mature coating processes on coupons and prototype/engine test/low rate production hardware in the lab, and assist in industrialization efforts for full rate production in Supply Chain shops
• Work collaboratively with experienced engineers and technicians to improve quality and reduce cost/cycle time for current production coatings
• Work across organizations with design, materials, manufacturing, and quality engineers to develop and execute on plans for coating hardware for development engine testing
• Assist in the review of issues on coated hardware including understanding of root cause and development/execution of corrective actions
• Lead and participate in initiatives focused on LEAN and employee engagement
• Apply coatings to coupons and prototype hardware for lab testing to support learnings within the business on materials and processes
• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/ program requirements
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment for yourself and your co-workers
• Participate, present, provide feedback, and make recommendations using your experience and expertise in technical and program reviews
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/ or task consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments and coordinate tasks necessary to overcome issues