Senior Staff Engineer: Material Behaviour

Location: Bengaluru, India

# ******Job Description Summary******

Material Testing for Engineering Material System organization provides direction and assistance to the work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role you will work both independently and with various teams to meet commercial engine program objectives and external customer expectations. Additionally, the person may be involved with development of new materials/ new test methods to help GE Aerospace. The person will be involved in Material testing of components.

# **Job Description**

**Site Overview**

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

**Role Overview**

· Drive the design, analysis, or evaluation of Material testing projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or material engineering for all products

· Deliver on providing support for commercial engines in service, which will include Material testing of field events, shop findings along with supporting manufacturing and repair shops

• * Provide necessary materials support for mechanical and environmental material testing requirements.
• Provide necessary materials support with development of new and alternate materials
• Partner with design and systems organizations for investigations
• Run and manage the program by drafting SOWs, providing test conditions and check-ins during process to foster communication. Work on data reduction, curve analysis and publish curves in AMP. Complete the documentation needed for the work done
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behaviour with a proactive example of communication internally and externally
• Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions
• Provide engineering support, within one’s specialty, to teams working on performance, cost reduction, problem resolutions and quality initiatives
• Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company
• Function as program manager when appropriate
• Manage, mentor and develop juniors and technicians: promote best practices, safety and quality in labs
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers, engagement in DB activities and standard work. Develop and implement training modules as necessary

**Required Qualifications**

• * Bachelors/ Master’s Degree in Metallurgy, Materials science, Materials engineering, manufacturing or closely related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Deep understanding of materials, processes, applications and failure modes.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in an engineering position for candidates with Bachelors degree, 4 years for candidates with Masters degree
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Aviation / Automotive / Aerospace materials and applications investigations

**Desirable Qualification**

• * Experience in Aircraft engine component Material testing, understanding failure mode, fleet wide implications and corrective actions
• Proven track records of technical depth in one or multiple areas in materials engineering / materials & process applications
• Strong leadership skills and experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Networking and ability to coherently work in a team environment.
• Experience in working in ISO17025/NADCAP accredited facility will be added plus

About us:

GE 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.

\*Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

# ******Additional Information******

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.