Job Description Summary

Process Engineering position associated with the manufacturing processes of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) parts for aircraft engines in a production environment. Will lead & focus on improvement projects and shop floor support for a product line in an assigned area. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role will have autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Self-directed judgment and drive will be required.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform all related tasks for Tollgate, MRL & PRR NPI development.
• Plan, support and execute APQP requirements
• Create, propose & control project cost (budgets)
• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment during trials, etc
• Improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost
• Lead improvement projects from concept to completion & assure sustainment
• Drive & lead/cycle time improvements
• Lead & support Low Rate and Full Rate Production
• Design & implement necessary equipment, tooling & fixtures for manufacturing development and process improvements
• Create, maintain & adhere to schedules to achieve business metrics/targets
• Apply in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline
• Participate & Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action activity related to concerns that arise during the manufacturing process
• Listen to the voice on the floor, understand the problem and implement effective countermeasures & assure sustainability
• DFM proposals to Design Engineering with supporting data, proposing solutions and see implemented
• Manage projects related to manufacturing process enhancement
• Hands on problem solving & investigation
• Continuous improvement mind set
• Work closely with shop floor personnel
• Time allocation: manufacturing floor (50%), office (50%)

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Use judgment and ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
• To be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills.
• Perform root cause and corrective action of product & process failures and defects
• Collaborate with design engineering, operations, and quality to improve manufacturability and resolve issues
• Lead projects:  Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field
• Limited remote working conditions
• Limited travel (equipment run off, supplier visits) - 5-10%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years machining manufacturing engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years machining manufacturing engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum of 8 years of CNC machining/programming experience with Manufacturing/Process Engineering of Production Processes and equipment
• Proven equipment procurement (scope creation thru installation sustainment period)
• Proven root cause & corrective action experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to document, plan and execute improvement activities
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Cp/cpk/SPC experience
• Data driven decision making
• High ownership skills with ability to work with limited supervision
• Challenge the status quo
• Grinding experience
• Siemens CNC programming experience

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 c