Laryn Scribner
Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Product Definition Engineer at General Electric (GE) Vernova
Describe your potential job duties
Responsible for creating and managing product definition data, including 3D models, drawings, and bills of materials, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines, and using tools like NX and PLM systems for the accessories section on the Heavy Duty New Units team.
In what ways did the Polytechnic and/or Purdue help make you uniquely qualified for your new job?
The hands-on experience working with turbine engines, airframes, and electrical systems has helped me gain a great understanding of many aspects of aviation and gas/power systems.
How has the college or someone in the college helped you achieve your goals?
Professor Barnes and Dr. Davis have both been hugely supportive and influential in helping me learn and achieve my goals.
What specific classes helped prepare you for your new job?
Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology I & II, Introduction to Composite Technology, & Aircraft Electrical Systems
If you had a favorite class, project, experience, or professor, what/who was it, and why?
Professor Barnes is my favorite professor because he truly cares about his students, has been a great support system for me and my peers throughout my time in AET. He supports us in and out of the classroom, being sure to support our clubs and activities along with being a great professor in the classroom. His courses are difficult, especially his labs, however he teaches in a way that helps students understand and I believe that if anyone else had to teach us the concepts he has to, we wouldn’t be even nearly as successful as we are.
The hands-on experience working with turbine engines, airframes and electrical systems has helped me gain a great understanding of many aspects of aviation and gas/power systems. Professor Barnes and Dr. Davis have been hugely supportive and influential in helping me learn and achieve my goals."