Job Description Summary
Job Description
About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Working at our Clearwater location:
Clearwater is a provider of engineering, circuit card assembly, OEM Avionics, and MRO services to commercial and military customers. Products and technologies here are diverse and highly sophisticated. Your work will contribute to systems that manage the performance of Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft as well as F-18s, F-35s, Harriers, and Apaches. Not only will you work in a facility that has been awarded OSHAS's highest safety rating, but you'll be part of a diverse team of employees working together to impact the future of flight for generations.
Role Overview:
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet our stringent safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing engineering, project management, and a deep understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Ensure product producibility and testability (Design for Manufacturability) upon entry into service.
Develop, maintain, and enhance production processes to ensure safe and cost-effective assembly, test, and inspection.
Assess, design, and validate tool and equipment needs to facilitate safe, timely, and cost-effective production.
Coordinate design, procurement, and implementation of tooling and support equipment, executing to established budgets and timelines.
Present to internal teams on metrics, project status, and research.
Establish and execute approved new technology, continuous improvement, and cost-out projects.
Drive productivity and product quality improvements via process changes.
Participate in bid and proposal activity, including development of non-recurring engineering and recurring product cost estimates.
Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and/or Industrial Engineering)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and/or Industrial Engineering
Preferred Qualifications :
5+ years of experience leading Lean and/or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
Strong manufacturing process knowledge and mechanical / electronics design exposure.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
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: No
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.