Advanced Lead Engineer - Additive Process Simulation

At GE Aerospace, we are developing advanced technologies for aircraft engines, including additive manufacturing simulation. As an Advanced Lead Engineer – Additive Process Simulation, you will lead the development, validation, and implementation of DMLM simulation methods to predict build‑time stress and crack formation in aeronautical components, and optimize production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for full‑scale project management, including planning, risk management, and effective communication.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams to enhance additive simulation approaches.
• Lead the design, execution, and improvement of additive processes, ensuring rigorous build‑simulation stress prediction and crack analysis.
• Promote best practices for additive process simulation throughout the organization.
• Collect, analyze, and document data; communicate results to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Materials) with significant experience in FEM analyses.
• Proven experience in FEM analysis (crack prediction, static, modal, creep).
• Exposure to metal additive manufacturing and its challenges.
• Experience with additive build‑simulation packages (Simufact, Amphyon, Netfabb Simulation, Panx, etc.) is preferred.
• Track record of completed engineering projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in written, oral, and presentation skills; ability to communicate at multiple levels.
• Project management skills; programming skills are a plus.

Desired Characteristics

• Humble, respectful, receptive, eager to learn.
• Transparent; shares critical information with candor.
• Focused, quick learner, strategic priorities; committed.
• Strong communication, decision‑making, collaboration, leadership.
• Analytical, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Experience with statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, Cpk, ANOVA).
• Experience in FEM model preparation and analyses.
• Knowledge of additive process parameters and equipment.
• Can break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
• Understands technology landscape and current trends; brings new ideas.
• Committed to delivering value to the customer.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work model adjusted to your needs.
• Dynamic job in growing aerospace industry.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, tax‑reduced benefits.
• Global career opportunities.
• Continuous learning and improvement environment.
• Onboarding support and ongoing mentoring.
• Benefits that fit all lifestyles.
• Wide variety of employee initiatives.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Employment type: Full‑time.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.

Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.