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Metrology Engineer

GE Aerospace
Piedmont, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Job Description Summary

The Metrology Engineer performs engineering associated with the manufacturing/optical inspection process. Working in a high volume, fast paced environment you will make a lasting impact on the operations of the plant by enabling manufacturing uptime, cost reduction, and increased product quality. Your contributions will range from creating and developing processes, to problem solving process related issues, to learning new technologies to lead continuous improvement within our manufacturing processes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Metrology and optical inspection process ownership of assigned processes
  • Develop in-depth expertise to become subject matter expert of assigned processes
  • Coordinate the design, development and implementation of programs according to the drawing and specification requirements
  • Responsible for machinery selection along with development or improvement concepts
  • Drive the qualification of new equipment
  • Design and develop new processes to support new product introductions
  • Drive efforts to support and meet production schedules, including safety, quality, and delivery
  • Utilize Lean principles and participate in action workouts to improve product cost, throughput and quality
  • Display a dedicated, team-oriented work ethic with personal ownership while having a goal-focused mindset
  • Possess a strong desire to grow and learn new manufacturing processes and possess ability to know when to seek help
  • Have flexibility in hours/shift of work; ability to flex schedule for training and/or shop coverage needs

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience), plus a minimum of 3 years of metrology experience

Desired Characteristics and Experiences

  • Extensive knowledge of metrology in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with optical 3D inspection processes
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience a plus
  • Prior process / manufacturing knowledge of high-pressure turbine blade manufacturing
  • Hands-on shop floor experience with experience providing technical direction
  • Demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.
  • 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
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

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: Yes

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