Victoria Hoffman
Lead CMC Thermal Process Engineer
- Role
- Lead Cmc Thermal Process Engineer at GE Aerospace
- Location
- Asheville, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Victoria Hoffman
Currently as a Lead Process Engineer with GE Aerospace, I am developing my skillset as an engineer in manufacturing ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), owning thermal processes for production. In this role I work with a team to manage yield initiatives, maintain machinery, and increase production capacity.
Experience
Lead Cmc Thermal Process Engineer
Jun 2024 — Present · Asheville, NC, US
Supported production & process development for GE9X ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components, driving innovation in advanced materials manufacturing• Led ultrasonic testing defect root cause investigation team through lean problem-solving methodologies, managing up to 10+ simultaneous trials & substantiation efforts, resulting in a 7% increase in overall component yield• Owned GE9X combustor liner and Stage 1 and 2 HPT nozzle autoclave processes, improving overall process stability, leading yield improvement projects, and reducing direct labor hours for owned processes by up to 50%• Conducted Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) reviews to mitigate manufacturing risks for flight hardware• Recruited and hired over 5 employees as hiring lead for supply chain-focused internship positions, contributing to team growth and talent development• Facilitated CMC Component Technical Review, ensuring accurate documentation and alignment with business management of change processes
Education
University of Florida
Master of Engineering - MEng, Materials Science and Engineering
University of Florida
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
2018 — 2022
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