Lead Ceramic Application Engineer

Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities

• Be on the leading edge of advanced turbine airfoil design, materials, additive methods, and casting paradigms.

• Responsibilities will include execution of TRL risk burndown plans, demonstration of critical factors and parameters for process capability/control, and documenting lessons learned for newly developed procedures and designs.  

• Work to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while applying scientifiic principles, engineering tools, and lean methods.

• Proactively engage and collaborate in an interdisciplinary team to solve complex technical and operational problems with key stakeholders including design, materials, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and business leaders.

• Support and execute on technical roadmaps or test plans that expand design, material, and process capabilities and limits. Follow, improve, and invent standards to ensure quality results.

• Lead projects. Employ efficient operational/product management, design, manufacturing or engineering techniques to proactively eliminate problems and develop sustainable solutions.

• Follow structured problem-solving initiatives, contributing to a culture of LEAN, and leveraging data for tactical and strategic decision making.

• Support and contribute to producibility evaluations including reviews and establishment of best practices. Assist in defining requirements for producible designs.

• Establish engineering and parameter controls limits that enable materials and processes to meet the product fit, form, and function.

• Develop and execute material and process tests to vet improvements and proof of concepts.

• Proactively communicate to the broader team including leadership on significant developments.

• Document lessons and new standards in the established archival systems.

• Participate in program reviews and prepare invention disclosures where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college

• Relevant experience in design engineering, materials science and engineering, process development, and/or industry 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in materials engineering, application, or manufacturing process development.

• Able to work in-person and on-site (not virtual or remote) >75 of the time

• Some local travel between sites will be required

• US citizen or green card holder required for US Export Control purposes

Desired Characteristics

• Interpersonal and influence skills are required to participate in a team and frequently lead sub-teams to solve multi-dimensional problems.

• Experience with ceramic core and casting development for turbomachinery hot section components

• Experience with design or development for turbomachinery hot section components

• Familiarity with Lean concepts and tools

• Comfortable with hands-on lab and pilot line environments

• Demonstrated GD&T experience 

• Ability to read technical drawings 

• 5 years of relevant design, research, and/or manufacturing experience 

• Comfortable working hands-on in development lab, manufacturing pilot line, or full rate production environments 

• Frequent communication throughout the organization 

• Embrace and promote a culture of respect for all people in all positions 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. 

• Established project management skills.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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