At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. You will be able to be a part of our LEAN transformation so that you can work smarter and not harder. Here, you will do work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.As the Lead Process Engineer at our Auburn, Alabama site, you will own and perform engineering shop floor associated duties within the manufacturing process. You will lead process engineering initiatives and activities, including designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes, impacting operations of the plant by enabling manufacturing uptime, cost reduction, and increased product quality including while providing technical expertise and direction including mentoring and guiding peer engineers.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing technical process ownership within assigned production area(s)
- Hands-on, shop floor support to assigned manufacturing process(es) to deliver business results while encouraging input from area personnel working within a self-directed workforce (Teaming) environment
- Assist production associates, coaches, and business unit leaders in resolving manufacturing process hindrances through a drive-to-root-cause and permanent corrective action implementation
- Explain technical information to others
- Confer with manufacturing associates, management, engineering, and other support staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
- Drive efforts to support and meet production schedules, including productivity, quality and cost-out initiatives. Utilize process performance data and problem solve to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to drive quality, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs
- Participate in the development of short- and long-term plans and lead technical projects to support the business in meeting its objectives with a strong focus on part quality, cycle time and cost
- Confer with product design engineers concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
- 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
- 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
- Display a dedicated, team-oriented work ethic with personal ownership while having a goal-focused mindset
- Promote internal and external customer satisfaction and develop positive relationships
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum 4 years’ experience in a technical skillset in a manufacturing environment)
- At least an additional 3 years of process or similar manufacturing-related engineering experience
Desired Characteristics:
- Minimum of 5 years of process or similar manufacturing-related engineering experience
- In-depth knowledge of a technical discipline
- Leverage prior experiences and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
- Demonstrated advanced experience with non-conventional CNC equipment, including machine setup, preferably in EDM processes.
- Strong background in setting varying priorities, taking technical ownership of assigned responsibilities and handling competing demands of the manufacturing environment quickly and efficiently
- High sense of urgency, bias for action with customer-service mindset, and able to effectively contribute to a high performing team
- Experience working both independently and as a leading productive member of a cross-functional team
- In possession of Certifying Agent certification, preferably in EDM
- Have flexibility in hours/shift of work; ability to flex schedule for project task implementation, training and/or shop coverage needs
- Willing to travel as needed, but not limited to, equipment factory acceptance, professional development, training, or information exchange among GE Aerospace manufacturing facilities
- Prior process/manufacturing knowledge of Airfoils and Aviation High Pressure Turbine blade manufacturing
- 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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment 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
