Job Description Summary
The Dayton Cores and Castings (DCC) facility is a GE Aerospace manufacturing shop that makes HPT Airfoil Cores and Castings. We are a low-rate production shop that develops the leading edge of airfoil technology to deliver value through new product introduction and manufacturing industrialization. We are proud to have been awarded OSHAS’s highest safety rating.
As the Metallurgical Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day operations of the metallurgical and materials testing laboratory to ensure compliance with GE Aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory/industry specifications. In this role, you will oversee laboratory personnel, ensure accuracy and integrity of all metallurgical evaluations, and support production, Quality, Engineering, and Turbine Airfoils Value stream teams with a timely and reliable technical data. This role is in Beaver Creek Ohio, just outside Dayton.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage metallurgical lab technicians, providing guidance, workload management, training and performance feedback
- Plan and prioritize laboratory testing, including microstructure evaluations, SEM analysis, failure analysis reports, and other material characterization evaluation from Quality/Engineering/Casting Technology teams
- Ensure compliance with GE Aerospace specification requirements and procedures, industry standards (e.g. AS9100/ISO, AS13100, NADCAP)
- Review and approve laboratory reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, analysis and traceability of testing evaluations
- Manage laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and readiness of metallographic equipment, microscopes and other analytical instruments
- Coordinate metallurgical investigations to support Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing
- Maintain traceability of samples, current documentation, test records, and electronic data systems in accordance Quality Management Systems.
- Drive continuous improvement including 5S, waste reduction, and process optimization within the laboratory
- Support audits (internal & external, NADCAP, AS9100, AS13100) to ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly
- Ensure safety compliance, including proper use of PPE, chemical handling procedures, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment
- Collaborate with Quality Engineers, Engineering, operations and leadership, providing materials and process insights, failure analysis reports, and technical recommendations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Metallurgical and/or Materials testing laboratories. Aerospace preferred)
- At least an additional 3 years of experience in Metallurgical and/or Materials testing laboratories
Desired Characteristics
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- At least 5 years' experience in Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories (Aerospace preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- Experience in Metallurgical, materials properties, heat treatment, alloys, and ceramic cores
- Knowledge in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP
- Knowledge of AS9100, AS13100 and AS9102.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient and effective corrective actions
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Collaborative and strong communicator
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
