Job Description Summary

The Additive CAD Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of 3D models and support structures for additive manufacturing processes. In this role, you will utilize advanced CAD tools and engineering principles to create and validate designs that meet production requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with program needs, focusing on production quality, standardization, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. Additionally, you will contribute to advancing additive technology through innovative design solutions and continuous improvement.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute CAD2CAM additive producibility reviews of conceptual or proposed designs and provide feedback to design engineering.
• Develop additive build models and support structures on complex designs leveraging existing design practices and team best practices.
• Perform model compensations independently, review with mentor and cross functional teams, and effectively problem solve potential compensation issues with appropriate stakeholders.

• Generate additive build layouts on existing technology while providing recommendations based on best practices and lessons learned.
• Perform 1-over-1 CAD (nominal file, build file, and/or layout file) reviews to ensure safety and quality requirements are met.
• Executes, identifies, and recommends existing CAD tool or checklist improvements related to producibility, productivity, and/or build readiness with team.
• Performs additive build file readiness for new and low-rate production applications.
• Create CAD work instructions leveraging best practices for new and existing technology.
• Own CAD focal responsibilities for low to medium complexity additive hardware leveraging existing technology.
• Supports Producibility Reviews to provide technical details related to the part’s design, support structure, layout, and/or build stability risks.
• Create shop specific drawings (platforms or recoater blades) as required.
• Clearly communicates to direct leadership regarding Problem Solving and/or Tech milestones (TRL, MRL, IPT Reviews) and escalates concerns when needed.
• Executes strategic improvement projects tied to site level KPIs.
• Support root cause investigations leveraging FLIGHT DECK fundamentals for any DMLM process or manufacturing failures.
• Contribute to new processes and procedures for team.

• Participate in shop Genba walks for process and technology development leveraging technician feedback from all post processing steps throughout CAD model and/or layout maturity.
• Interface with a cross functional team to ensure business outcomes around safety, quality, delivery, and cost are achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering or other related disciplines from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of additive manufacturing experience)

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a vision into a tactical plan
• Ability to execute with new and unclear requirements & goals
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions.
• Experience with NX software or equivalent CAD software
• Experience with EOSPRINT and/or Concept Laser WRX
• Knowledge of additive processes and equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical design, ability to review drawings with understanding GD&T.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing work instructions and shop planning.

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.

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