Job Description Summary
Process Engineering position associated with the manufacturing processes of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) parts for aircraft engines in a production environment. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role will have autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Self-directed judgment will be required but this is typically with some guidance.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
- Improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost
- Lead/cycle time improvements.
- Design & implement necessary tooling & fixtures for manufacturing and process improvements.
- Create & maintain schedules to achieve project targets.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
- Participate & Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action activity related to concerns that arise thru the manufacturing process.
- Listen to the voice on the floor, understand the problem and implement effective countermeasures & assure sustainability.
- Manage projects related to manufacturing process enhancement.
- Hands on problem solving & investigation approach.
- Work closely with shop floor personnel.
- Continuous improvement mind set.
- Work closely with shop floor personnel.
- Time allocation: manufacturing floor (70%), office (30%)
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Additional responsibilities will include:
- Use judgment and ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
- May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
- To be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills.
- Perform root cause and corrective action of product failures and defects.
- Collaborate with design engineering, operations, and quality to improve manufacturability and resolve issues.
- Lead projects: Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
- Limited remote working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology)
- 2 to 5 years of experience with Production Processes and Equipment
- CNC machining programming experience
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and demonstrated leadership skills.
- Ability to document, plan and execute improvement activities.
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- High ownership skills with ability to work with limited supervision.
- Proven Cp/Cpk/SPC improvement
- Grinding experience
- 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