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The Distinguished Staff Development & Process Engineer uses deep domain expertise to strategically define and drive new polymer matrix composite (PMC) process development, working collaboratively with design and manufacturing in support of GE Aerospace's Future of Flight initiatives.In this role, you will set the technical strategy for PMC material and component-level processes, from\nearly development through qualification and production continuous improvement, delivering producible components that mature from technology readiness (TRL) to manufacturing readiness (MRL). You will establish new best practices and design requirements, implement recent advancements in composites technology, and manage and communicate technical and programmatic risk to senior leaders.\nJob Description\nRoles and Responsibilities\nDefine and drive the strategic path to develop, qualify, and implement new PMC processes, using appropriate MRL/TRL mechanisms, to deliver on Future of Flight programs.\nLead process development through designed experiments (DOEs), building deep understanding of how process parameters affect final part quality and performance. \nOwn technical program management for PMC process development efforts, including planning, execution, and technical and programmatic risk management, with regular communication to senior leaders. \nIntegrate new and improved PMC processes into manufacturing and MRO operations, partnering with shops, suppliers, and design engineering to ensure producibility of components.\nEstablish composites best practices and design requirements; author and integrate process specifications, technical documentation, and technical publications.\nMonitor composites industry trends and engage with external partners, material suppliers, and research organizations to bring recent technology advancements into GE Aerospace processes.\nApply commercial and business acumen to process decisions, considering component cost, repair cost, and lifecycle impact.\nLead cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority, influencing peers and partners to adopt new approaches.\nDocument and share lessons learned within and outside the organization; actively mentor engineers and advance composites technical competency across the team.\nProvide professional and thought leadership as an expert in the discipline. Influence policy and ensure delivery within area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the organization.\nInterpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Use understanding of industry trends to inform decision making.\nLead others to find creative solutions within complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Evaluate the quality of information received, question conflicting data, and use resources outside own function to arrive at decisions.\nLead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Present technical solutions to leaders, communicate complex messages, and influence peers, external partners, vendors, or customers.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline \nAt least 5 years of experience in composites manufacturing engineering and/or process development capacity.\nDeep technical expertise and specialization in polymer matrix composite materials and processes\nDesired Characteristics\nMaster's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.\n7+ years of experience in PMC process development, composites manufacturing engineering, or materials and process engineering, ideally in aerospace.\nHands-on experience with PMC fabrication processes, tooling, and cure\nFamiliarity with composites NDE methods and composite repair techniques.\nSupplier and shop floor experience in a composites manufacturing environment.\nExperience leading DOEs and translating results into process specifications.\nHands-on mindset with the ability to think spatially; a clear thinker and effective problem solver.\nDemonstrated team leadership and program management, including leading teams without direct reporting relationships.\nResults-oriented with a disciplined, risk-managing approach.\nPrior experience as a Certifying Agent, Materials Application Engineer (MAE), or Process/Manufacturing Engineer.\nFamiliarity with Lean / Six Sigma, digital data analytics, and module-level systems thinking.\nStrong oral and written communication skills\nThis 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)).\nAdditional Information\nGE 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.\nGE 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). 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