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Manufacturing Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineer

Auburn, AL

Job Description Summary

Manufacturing engineering role that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes within a manufacturing facility. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. Collaborates with a cross-functional team to resolve day-to-day manufacturing opportunities, troubleshoot, and resolve process and product issues through immediate and long-term planning. No direct supervisory duties.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on, shop floor support to assigned manufacturing processes and teams to deliver business results while encouraging input from area personnel working within a self-directed workforce (Teaming) environment
  • Exhibit ownership and take responsibility in attaining required aspects of production operation including safety, quality, delivery, and team development in assigned areas
  • Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method of manufacture
  • Utilize process performance data, identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve quality, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
  • Participate in the development of mid and long term plans outlining projects to support the business in meeting its objectives with a strong focus on part quality, cycle time and cost
  • Author/improve process planning, evaluate operating methods, select controls, and specify tools, fixtures, and gages necessary to repeatedly build conforming hardware
  • Conduct process training as required
  • Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
  • Assist production coaches and associates in resolving manufacturing process hindrances through a drive to root cause and permanent corrective action. Explains technical information to others
  • Promote internal and external customer satisfaction and develop positive relationships
  • Act as a change agent, understanding and moving the operation toward benchmarked, best of class performance and staying updated on industry developments and best practices

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Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a technical skillset in a manufacturing environment)

Desired Characteristics:

  • Have flexibility in hours/shift of work; ability to flex schedule for training and/or shop coverage needs
  • 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
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
  • Hands-on, shop floor manufacturing experience within a regulated environment
  • Direct experience with machining processes and strong education background with aptitude and desire to learn from experienced personnel
  • Experience in the interpretation of engineering drawings/specifications and manufacturing processes
  • Experience making data driven decisions and utilizing Six Sigma and Lean tools
  • Experience with quality procedures

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): Auburn, AL, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5006021EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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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