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Lead Additive Process Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Lead Additive Process Engineer

Liberty Township, OH

Job Description Summary

The Lead Process Engineer will be responsible for the design, operation, and implementation of wire EDM and bandsaw processes for additive hardware as well as design and creation of fixturing/tooling for all post processing of additive hardware. In this role you will successfully industrialize processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost, reduce cycle time, and enable additive complexity. You will engage in cross-functional teams consisting of manufacturing, design, and materials to develop and industrialize additive hardware.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Develop, test, and introduce wire EDM programs into production
  • Design, manufacture, and industrialize fixtures and tooling for development and high-rate production of additive hardware
  • Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through start up and certification
  • Assess processes, take measurements, interpret data, and document results
  • Effectively communicate project outcomes to senior leadership
  • Lead projects intended to design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes
  • Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve technology and processes related to additive post processing. Specifically, processes related to wire EDM, bandsaw, and fixturing/tooling
  • Act in a supporting role for all other post processing operations.
  • Develop and audit process specific work instructions, SOPs, and PM plans
  • Perform risk assessments and implement abatements
  • Participate in and lead problem solving efforts

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or design engineering)
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or design engineering experience

Desired Characteristics:

  • 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
  • Lean Six Sigma experience and/or formal training
  • CAD experience, particularly Unigraphics NX
  • Experience with wire EDM programming, bandsaws, and fixturing/tooling
  • Experience in additive manufacturing
  • Formal training or 3+ years of manufacturing experience
  • Formal training or 3+ years of experience with GD&T
  • Knowledge of process related standards of GE Aerospace

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. 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

Client-provided location(s): West Chester Township, OH, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5005695EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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