Job Description Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist will support various projects related to coatings in the Supply Chain Division. They will be responsible for maintaining daily operations within the lab with a focus on machine/equipment operation, Environmental Health and Safety, facilities, and various project work. Additionally, this person will support and lead implementation of FLIGHT Deck in the lab. In this operations role you will be a people leader for the technicians that work in various areas in the lab. This individual will be self-directed and hands-on with capability to manage multiple tasks within a day, prioritize short term needs requiring immediate attention, and work projects of moderate complexity.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Facility Management
Daily monitoring of lab facilities to maintain successful and efficient operation.
Work with GE Aerospace Facilities team, Union personnel, and outside contractors on facilities issues, improvements, and scheduled maintenance.
Lead business critical projects related to equipment installation and upgrades.
Coordinate with site Environmental, Health, and Safety representatives to ensure safe working conditions within the lab.
FLIGHT DECK Tools
Utilize FLIGHT DECK tools to facilitate change within the lab, in coordination with the FLIGHT DECK leader and lab personnel, to implement and sustain lean methodologies.
Coordinate and create Standard Work Instruction.
Lead lean transformations within coating processes to improve process quality and capacity.
Lead team meetings focused on daily operations, quality, and EHS.
Process and Personnel Leadership
Have direct report responsibilities for the technicians in COAT Lab.
Work with engineers to complete assigned projects including development and documentation of process improvements and coatings applications.
Adhere to a detailed schedule for a complex engineering and/or manufacturing development work scope.
Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.
Quality Implementation
Maintain currency and compliance with GE policies, procedures and directives, including vouchering, reporting, operating, environmental and safety practices.
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Share engineering information, promote open dialogue, and support an inclusive work environment.
Meet quality system requirements for Aerospace applications.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years working experience in a Manufacturing or Testing environment)
At least an additional 3 years of experience working in a Manufacturing or Testing environment
Desired Characteristics:
Manufacturing experience in a process engineering environment
Experience with basic machinery/equipment and ability to troubleshoot problems
Experience with machine maintenance and overhaul
Experience working with special process equipment such as grit blasters, laser machines, thermal spray equipment, vacuum systems, and/or vapor phase/chemical vapor deposition equipment
Experience using standard shop measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, amp meters, gauges and comparators) and shop equipment
Experience with coating systems/technologies
Robotic/PL/PLC programming knowledge
Experience working a team-based environment
Managed mid to large size transformational projects (facility relocation, restructuring, new product/process development)
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence
Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Events, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Visual Management
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment.
Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology
Project management skills with the ability to monitor progress, order materials, install equipment, maintain systems
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 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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
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.
