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Lead Manufacturing Specialist 1 - Production Process and Equipment

GE Aerospace
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2025

About the role

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and resolve complex challenges effectively. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Developing, optimizing, and managing CNC CAM files for turning and/or milling applications to ensure efficient and accurate machining operations.
  • Updating and maintaining detailed process sheets to support consistent and high-quality production workflows.
  • Analyzing and interpreting engineering blueprints and technical specifications to guide manufacturing processes.
  • Designing and engineering custom fixturing solutions to enhance precision and stability during machining.
  • Selecting and evaluating appropriate tools and cutting equipment to optimize machining performance and part quality.
  • Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions
  • Support other GE businesses, supplier, and internal / external customers
  • Serve as a recognized leader in defining the state of the art in own technical specialty to anticipate, develop and apply technology to current and future business opportunities
  • Provide engineering support, within one's specialty, to teams working on performance, mechanical design, and manufacturing
  • Leverage expertise to resolve problems in the field or during the manufacturing processes
  • Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools & statistics
  • Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company
  • Function as program manager when appropriate
  • Extensive working knowledge of requirements management
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
  • Develop and implement training modules as necessary

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree accredited  college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience of Manufacturing experience) 
  • Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze
  • Experience with super heat resistant alloys (HRA)
  • Proficient in operating CNC mills to perform precise machining tasks.
  • Skilled in operating CNC lathes for high-accuracy turning operations.
  • Experienced in operating CNC mill-turn machines for complex multi-axis machining processes.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • 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, collaborator
  •  Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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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

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