Lead NDT Engineer

Job Description Summary The Lead Engineer - Image Automation/Analytics Project Leader will have the opportunity to work on a dynamic team designing, implementing, and maintaining image analysis software used to ensure the quality of jet engine components. You will work with nondestructive testing modalities, (computed tomography, radiography, ultrasound) experts and materials engineers to define unacceptable conditions in images of jet engine components. Based on that understanding, you will work with other image analytics experts to create assisted defect recognition (ADR) algorithms to identify those conditions with high reliability. After validating the ADR algorithms, you will work with GE Aviation manufacturing plants to implement them for production hardware. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple NDE modalities and supply chain shops and expand the use of digital NDT data to increase operator productivity and decrease component cost.

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis/evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices, and procedures and the product/program requirements.
• Programming, scripting using Powershell, Python, Tcl language (or other similar), utilizing Avizo 3D analysis software.
• Apply appropriate regression testing methods to inspection software releases.
• Identify need for technical and program reviews within the organization; lead and participate in the technical reviews with limited guidance from senior engineers.
• Demonstrate ability to monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments as appropriate.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data or programs generated for the assigned projects and tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (preferred - Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Computer Science) (OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
• 3 years of engineering experience
• Demonstrated software coding capabilities and computer networking/security capabilities in a production environment

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Image processing experience; VG Studio and Avizo software platforms experience; Matlab, Python/numpy, or other engineering scripting languages
• Troubleshoot local area network connected multi-computing environments
• Ability to guide and influence others
• In-depth understanding of engineering technology, tools, and computer operating systems
• Demonstrated software coding capabilities and computer networking/security capabilities in a production environment
• Experience in a non-destructive testing environment and with aviation quality requirements and systems
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes