Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Production Turbine Airfoil Coatings

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Coatings Process Engineer, you will support the industrialization, quality, producibility and technological advancement of GE Aerospace's Turbine Airfoil Coatings. In this role, you will collaborate with GE Aerospace Design, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing and Supplier teams to impact short-term and long-term business goals.

This position is based out of West Chester, Ohio and Evendale, Ohio; however, will have the option for remote work for a qualified candidate.

This role will require up to 30% travel (to U.S. based suppliers).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead industrialization and production support projects focused on turbine airfoil coatings technology for current and future engine designs, from coating process development to inspection technology
• Become a certifying agent for turbine airfoil coating special processes through in-depth training and hands-on learning to build expertise in coating requirements, materials, processes and equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and collaborate with suppliers to solve production coating issues utilizing a variety of problem-solving methods to experiment, determine root cause and implement corrective actions
• Work with Quality, Delivery and Sourcing teams to track Supplier KPIs and create continuous improvement projects for coating quality, delivery and cost.
• Create and maintain action plans for cross functional teams to achieve desired outcomes on time. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments to leadership and coordinate tasks necessary to overcome issues
• Be disciplined, technical, curious, self-motivated, and able to form and maintain strong professional relationships

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, Design, and/or Manufacturing)
• At least an additional 3 years of experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Design position

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge and experience with Aerospace coatings, specifically EB-PVD, diffusion, vacuum or thermal processing.
• Strong technical aptitude related to problem solving and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated GE FlightDeck Behaviors – Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer Driven.
• Shop floor, design, engineering or manufacturing experience
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and/or tooling design and build.
• Desire to continue to grow individual skills and supports growth within the team
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability to lead initiatives with moderate scope, autonomy and impact
• Consistent work ethic, adding to the team’s ability to execute and deliver on commitments
• Desire to continuously improve processes and procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

The base pay range for this position is $112,000.00 - $145,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on March 11, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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 ind