Job Description Summary

In this role, the Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technology (AMRT) Machining and Tooling Engineer will identify, develop, industrialize, and globalize machining and tooling processes & technologies for the gas turbine repair services network and new make supply chain. Position involves industrial tools design/prototyping and manufacturing from scratch as well as it's later validation. This person will coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive conventional and non-conventional machining processes that will enable contractual services productivity & fulfillment, transactional services growth, & new unit productivity & fulfillment for a variety of industrial gas turbine components.

• Design and manufacture tooling and fixtures for different applications within global GE network.
• Develop and maintain programs as needed for inspection equipment such as Gantry CMM or Faro-Arm.
• Interface with the customer, interpret and evaluate the customer needs, and transfer information to the tool shops and within the company.
• Review and check Tool/Fixture Designs, as required, to ensure conformance to specifications, original intent, proper methods and procedures.
• Review tooling and department supplies and issue purchase requisitions to replenish.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to develop production strategies by assisting in the selection of cutting tools and work holding fixtures.
• Identify and drive cost reduction projects through the utilization of Lean Manufacturing principles by increasing automation, and reducing manual as well as production steps where possible.
• Occasionally train or assist shop floor personnel in the use of programmable equipment and in the resolution of problems per processing requirements based on daily job assignments.
• Provide on-site support for qualifying vendors for fixture duplication.
• Perform other duties as required.

• B.Sc. in machine design /mechatronic/production engineering or a related discipline.
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Advance knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Blue print reading, hand gauge and geometric tolerance experience is required
• General knowledge of Quality Control inspection techniques
• Proven experience with CAD/NX
• Experience with setting up and operating multi-axis CNC equipment and CNC/manual lathe
• Some experience in CNC Programming
• Strong verbal and written English
• Good organizational skills, eye for details

• Product expertise in gas turbine or aviation turbomachinery
• Proven experience in CNC programming
• Prior exposure to and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Machine installation and maintenance experience
• Prior experience with machine programming, setting up equipment and machining operations such as milling, grinding, fast hole EDM, sinker EDM
• Understands business objectives and drives specific tasks required to meet the objectives.
• Ability to manage priorities and achieve results
• Additional experience in manufacturing and/or component repair for Industrial gas turbine, steam turbines, generators, or Aero engines