R&D Engineer

Advanced Ceramic Coatings

Advanced Ceramic Coatings, LLC. (ACC) is a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Lincotek Surface Solutions. ACC is a leader in the ready-to-engine airfoil applications market, namely thermal coatings for aviation components.

Position Summary

The successful employee will develop and optimize end to end processes for fluid-based coatings in the aerospace market using innovative solutions based on data driven analyses. This will include development of formulation, size reduction, mixing, dispersion, suspension, and filtration of various slurries. Utilize performance testing including viscosity, rheology, particle size, flowability, settling, shelf-life stability, and so forth. Liquid coating application processes may include spray, dip, spin and corresponding delivery systems therefore application experience with the operation, modification, maintenance, and calibration of coating equipment is required. Investigate the effects of process variables on slurry properties, application process, coating performance, and final product quality. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who enjoys R&D activities on the shop floor and collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, run experiments, and scale optimized coating processes into production.

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

This job operates in both an office environment and a manufacturing environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computes, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The individual will be required to adhere to safety policies and procedures on the manufacturing floor.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, with additional hours as business needs necessitate.

Travel

Occasional overseas and domestic travel may be required to support the rapid growth of the company. Availability of 2-3 trips to Italy (annually) of 1-2 weeks each, to line up with HQ about projects, activities, etc.

Education

1. Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical or Robotic Engineering required. Master’s level in these degrees is preferred.

Competencies

1. Personal accountability
2. Leadership
3. Independent thinking
4. Strong organization and planning abilities
5. Analytical
6. Problem solving
7. Communication
8. Attention to detail

Skills

1. Minimum ten (10) years of proven knowledge and experience in the Engineering and Manufacturing field. Industrial gas turbine, aerospace, automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
2. Lean, TPS, and/or Six Sigma knowledge and application is required.
3. New Product / Process Introduction experience required.
4. Strong experience with creation of machine Statement of Work, Build/Buy Standards, IQ/OQ/PQ, and TPM strongly preferred.
5. Applied knowledge of problem solving tools.
6. New company startup and/or Joint Venture experience preferred.
7. Strong knowledge of Solid Works, AutoCAD, and Minitab. Knowledge of CAD/CAM strongly preferred.
8. Must have excellent communication skills and experience interacting with all levels of customers, including technical managers.
9. Experience with ERP systems preferably SAP.
10. Must be able to read, analyze and interpret blueprints and specifications. Able to interpret drawings and schematics to accurately assemble tooling and shielding.
11. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
12. Strong knowledge of both metric and US measurement systems.
13. Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
14. Able to work in a fast-paced and self directed environment.
15. Must be able to plan, prioritize and perform work in an efficient manner to meet schedules.

Advanced Ceramic Coatings, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.