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Material Science Engineer

Lensa
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026 CLOSED ON 5/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Science Engineer position at Lensa?

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Job Description Summary

Engineer will be responsible for management of projects to develop and mature advanced processes necessary to produce hardware from development to high rate production. You will define parameters and work plans to meet objectives and resolve issues.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop metallographic and microscopy inspection techniques in lab environment
  • Interact and lead lab technician
  • Identify and communicate to leadership schedule pressures and implement plans to mitigate the impact of those pressures on program deliverables.
  • Participate in specific organizational initiatives.
  • Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
  • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineer, material science or engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing)
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • Having a learning mindset and willingness to ask for help when unsure
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cross functionally with other teams
  • Experience working with industry specifications
  • Test experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience with Process Development and Optimization.
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience with powder evaluations such as thermal analysis (TGA or DSC) or particle size distribution (PSD)
  • Mechanical testing experience. Bend / adhesion testing
  • Nondestructive evaluation experience. Examples: XRF, SEM, eddy current or THz
  • Microscopy experience
  • Ability to balance multiple projects at once and take accountability for your work
  • Experience with metallography preparation (sectioning/mounting/polishing/etching)
  • Experience with mechanical testing

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, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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

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.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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