Job Description Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer's primary responsibilities will reside around Cost and Productivity for a defined product, aircraft engine blades, turbine airfoils process development, planning, and execution. You will manage the process, flow, improvements, and track quality and cost.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Schedule, resolve issues, track material availability and advise on material usage
- Design and implement manufacturing processes and systems for control and replenishment of materials
- Promote customer satisfaction and develop positive customer relationships
- Attain all aspects of production operation including safety, scheduling, quality, and team development in assigned areas
- Plan and implement process-engineering activities for new product development and current product support
- Provide manufacturing method development and improvement for current and new products
- Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method of manufacture
- Investigate and apply new technology
- Assist supervisors and production employees in resolving manufacturing process problems
- Conduct training, process planning, evaluates operating methods, selects controls, and specifies tools, fixtures and gages
- Maintain the manufacturing engineering system on part routing and standards
- Execute manufacturing related quality planning activities
- Pursue continuous improvement for quality and cost reductions in designated area
- Act as change agent, understanding and moving the operation toward world-class performance
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience in a manufacturing role)
- Minimum 3 additional years of experience in manufacturing
Desired Characteristics:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Experience with making data driven decisions and utilizing Six Sigma or equivalent quality and Lean tools
- Knowledge of safety agency regulations is preferred
- Strong background in the interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes
- Experience managing multiple assignments
- Knowledge of ISO / quality procedures
- Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training
- 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
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. 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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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