GE Aerospace · 12 hours ago
Lead Machining Process Engineer
Newark, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGE Aerospace is a company that transforms next-generation materials into flight-ready hardware. As the Lead Machining Process Engineer for Ceramic Matrix Composite components, you will be responsible for developing and implementing robust machining processes while collaborating across various teams to ensure high-precision manufacturing. This role also involves troubleshooting complex machining issues and leading a team to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and control production processes
Own CNC machining performance for CMC components: set up, operate, and maintain CNC machines to deliver high precision, repeatable production
Select and optimize tooling, fixturing, and equipment tailored to CMC machining and advanced CNC operations
Validate and translate design intent to the shop floor, ensuring that machining requirements for new products, tools, and equipment are clearly defined and reliably executed
Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineers and shop floor teams to refine and continuously improve machining processes for capability, throughput, and yield
Develop and apply deep technical expertise in CNC programming, machine operation, tooling, and CMC machining techniques
Use your hands-on experience and process knowledge to design and execute machining strategies that deliver high quality, tight tolerances, and robust manufacturability
Stay current on emerging machining technologies, methods, and tooling that can improve performance in CMC manufacturing
Align machining work with critical business drivers: safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
Ensure CNC operations support program milestones, production ramp-ups, and customer commitments
Collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality, sourcing, and operations to ensure machining processes are fully integrated into the broader production system
Lead troubleshooting of complex machining issues, using structured problem-solving, data analysis, and technical judgment to drive root cause and corrective action
Proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities and translate them into actionable process changes
Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations to make informed decisions that improve stability, throughput, and part quality
Operate as a high-impact individual contributor with strong communication and collaboration skills, helping to build a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement
Coach and mentor machinists and early-career engineers, sharing best practices and providing informal technical guidance
For early leadership responsibilities, support hiring, onboarding, and developing talent within the CNC machining team, helping to shape a high-performing, engaged shop floor environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university + a minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience)
Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government DoD Security Clearance
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 individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
The Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
The GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
A 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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