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GE Aerospace · 2 months ago

Composites Forming and Thermal Process Specialist

Newark

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. They are seeking a Composites Forming and Thermal Process Specialist to lead composites forming operations, master thermal processing, and drive process excellence while ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply your expertise in composites forming to perform membrane-forming, hand forming, composite layup, curing, and fabrication processes

Utilize hand tools, composite molds, and other specialized equipment to fabricate high-quality parts

Conduct in-process quality inspections to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and specifications

Operate and troubleshoot thermal equipment, including autoclaves, vacuum furnaces, and ovens, to support production efforts

Set up and manage tools and fixtures for thermal processes, ensuring optimal performance and precision

Use HMI screens and PLC controllers to monitor and control equipment operations

Perform grit blasting, tool cleaning, and other preparatory tasks to maintain equipment and ensure product quality

Collaborate with engineering teams to develop, improve, and implement manufacturing process documents (MPDs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational procedures (OPs)

Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance

Understand how individual tasks contribute to the overall production process, ensuring compliant and conforming products

Use data to identify process issues, suggest corrections, and ensure process measurements align with hardware requirements

Demonstrate a strong understanding of waste management, including proper disposal and handling of materials, reading hazard labels, and maintaining area control systems

Complete disposal paperwork, monitor Points of Generation (POG), and collaborate with EHS teams to maintain optimal environmental compliance

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and calibrations to ensure equipment readiness and reliability

Accurately complete TPM data and OEE availability data, and suggest responses to trending data for process optimization

Facilitate qualification and calibration activities and lead root cause analysis to implement effective corrective actions

Qualification

Composites formingThermal processingProcess improvementEquipment operationEHS knowledgeAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsCollaborationAdaptability