The Lead Engineer will be accountable for inspection technology in Springdale, OH and contribute to the overall metrology strategy for the Aerospace business. This role involves both quality and technical leadership of the inspection processes within the GE Aerospace manufacturing facility and associated suppliers. The engineer demonstrates accountability for some functional, business and broad company objectives. This role will support multiple modalities and supply chain shops, working towards increasing operator productivity and decrease component cost.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
- Define and develop product processes related to design, analysis, test, materials, manufacture, quality and/or productivity
- Identify need for technical and program reviews within the organization, lead and participate in the technical reviews with limited guidance from senior engineers
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments as appropriate
- Assure proper documentation of technical data or programs generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical and program requirements, schedules and contract commitments, develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems
- Create inspection programs for CMM’s, bullfight or other inspection technologies for manufacturing, quality and engineering organizations
- Seek out new inspection technologies to improve throughput and quality of part
- Develop and promote standardization throughout the supply chain
- Provide inspection technical support to the shop and industrialization of inspection processes
- Coordination and implementation of inspection activities
- Maintain processes and equipment needed to support next generation manufacturing processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (or a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing or Engineering)
- Minimum of 3 years experience in Manufacturing or Engineering
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science
- Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification or extensive quality experience
- Experience in the use of scanning systems to capture component geometry
- PCDMIS, Polyworks, Modus or Camio software programming
- In-depth understanding of engineering technology and tools
- Experience with aviation quality requirements
- Knowledge of various inspection technologies from Renishaw, Hexagon, Zeiss
- Proficient in advanced use of NX or equivalent CAD software, with the ability to open and navigate models, extract data, create drawings, perform basic modeling, and export data for various applications
- Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools, systems and troubleshooting skills
- Understanding and the application of GD&T
- Strong PC skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab
- Experience in the off-line development of programs and on-site installation
- Experience in the inspection of jet engine hardware
- 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
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.
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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
