Job Description Summary
Job Description
About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Working at our Grand Rapids Facility:
For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We're producing and repairing high quality electronics and avionics equipment, including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products to exacting standards. We're the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.
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Role Overview:
This role is responsible for engineering activities associated with the manufacturing and repair processes. The role is supporting electronics repair of customer returned avionics systems, implementation of repair strategies on new products, and equipment planning/upkeep.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage engineering activities for aftermarket products, including process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Develop and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the team.
- Implement quality control processes to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain, Production, and Quality teams to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or quality.
- Utilize Lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement in repair processes.
- Provide technical support and guidance to technicians in their efforts to fault isolate and repair customer avionics product.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure reparability of new products and design changes.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for manufacturing-related issues.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in electronics design, manufacturing/process engineering, testing/troubleshooting, and/or repair).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in electronics design, manufacturing/process engineering, testing/troubleshooting, and/or repair.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and repair services
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and experience in the use of tools associated with electronic circuit card troubleshooting and repair
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on 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. 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