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Lead Process Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Lead Process Engineer

Liberty Township, OH

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

The Direct Metal Laser Melting/Additive Process Engineer will be responsible for the development, validation, implementation, and improvement of additive manufacturing processes. In this role, you will utilize engineering and manufacturing skills to solve problems and advance the art of additive technology with a strong focus on production quality, standardization, management of change, on time delivery, and cost.

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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Develop, configure and optimize industrial additive manufacturing processes from inception through to start up and implementation/certification
  • Author and audit process specific work instructions, statements of work, and standard operating practices
  • Assess processes, take measurements, interpret data, and document results.
  • Communicate project outcomes to senior leadership
  • Lead projects intended to run, test, and improve additive processes
  • Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve technology and processes related to additive manufacturing of parts (specifically processes related but not limited to additive file creation, parameter development and assignment, powder use/handling, machine qualification, and material testing)
  • Provide additive process development history and documentation
  • Lead root cause and corrective actions for process issues and manufacturing failures
  • Develop and manage project plans for new machine/part process introductions or changes and their respective substantiations
  • Interface with a cross functional team to ensure business outcomes around safety, quality, delivery, and cost are achieved
  • Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
  • Lead Engineer will be expected to interact with Design, EMS, Quality, Operations, hardware owners, manufacturing technicians, and equipment manufacturers

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 additive manufacturing)
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant Additive Manufacturing and/or 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
  • Experience with work instructions and shop planning
  • Experience analyzing problems, identifying root causes, and providing efficient solutions
  • Experience with statistical tools and concepts (Excel, Minitab, Cpk, ANOVA)
  • Experience with risk assessments such as PFEMA
  • Experience with NX CAD and STL models
  • Experience with additive technology/manufacturing
  • Experience with additive process parameters and equipment

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 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-GAOGAYGLOBALR5002370EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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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