Job Description Summary
The GE Aviation Additive Technical Program Leader - Electron Beam Manufacturing demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
The Additive Technical Program Leader - EBM will provide technical and program leadership for the progression of Electron Beam Manufacturing (EBM) producibility, technology and cost. In this role you will be responsible for leading additive continuous improvement and producibility initiatives driving towards optimized SQDC. They, with help cross-functional teams, will progress through the TRL & MRL process to enable the portfolio of NPI additive parts across the value stream. They will utilize, own and help improve the manufacturing standard work including development schedules, process risk identification and closure, MRL progression, value stream mapping, predicting and executing cost out initiatives, producibility, SPS, process capability and quality planning and strategy.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Develop and drive technical program plans for Electron Beam Manufacturingapplications from development through high volume production
Lead MRL and TRL development and integration efforts related to EBM
Provide manufacturing consultation on any new work coming into the ATC including initial development schedules, resource needs and cost predictions to aid in key strategic decisions
Utilize standard work for development schedule creation of NPI parts selected for execution to ensure manufacturing readiness is achieved to prediction
Drive a Lean culture, enabling Flight Deck, by leading structured problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives related to design/manufacturing practices, process capability, and the producibility process
Lead and participate in cross-functional team meetings including design engineering, quality, materials and manufacturing with a goal of defining requirements and standards for additive manufacturing
Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions
Leverage expertise to resolve problems in the field or during the manufacturing processes
Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools
Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
Develop and implement training modules as necessary
Lead customer meetings with an on-time delivery focus and detailed knowledge of the part portfolio. Communicate key technical and business information between organizations and divisions
Manage process risk for hardware including working with peers and the IPT.
Provide an open environment for collaboration with design engineering to execute key changes in the development process
Develop technical solutions and partner with other IPT technical leadership to implement and transition products to our production facilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Additive and Program Management experience)
At least 5 additional years' experience working with Additive Technology and working in an Engineering position
Desired Characteristics:
At least 10 years of experience in an engineering position
GD&T expertise with experience interpreting and advising additive drawings
Experience developing and communicating a vision into a tactical plan
Experience executing with new and unclear requirements and goals
Experience analyzing and resolving problems
Experience documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs
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.
Demonstrated leadership in advancing the state of the art in a technical specialty
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
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.
