Lead Manufacturing Engineer

General Electric Company

• $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, or related field with 3 years experience in composite manufacturing processes.
  • High school diploma/GED with at least 4 years experience in Mechanical or Aerospace fields.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
  • Proficiency in CAD modeling software, preferably Unigraphics.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to develop manufacturing processes for composite hardware.
  • Lead projects with significant business impact providing technical direction.
  • Design and develop mold tooling for composite components.
  • Mentor new engineers, providing technical guidance and direction.
  • Document projects and capture lessons learned rigorously.
  • Analyze data to make informed recommendations using quality tools.
  • Safeguard the company’s Intellectual Property rights.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will support the manufacturing development of composite components and assemblies for Next Generation engine programs. 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 and be involved in long-term planning

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of manufacturing processes for composite hardware.
  • Lead and provide technical direction to projects with critical business impact.
  • Design and develop mold tooling.
  • Provide technical guidance, direction, and mentorship to new engineers in function.
  • Drive rigor for documentation of projects and lessons learned.
  • Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools.
  • Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or related program + Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing processes for composite hardware.
  • OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical, etc. + Minimum of 3 years experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical.
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

 

Desired Characteristics and Experience

  • Previous experience in composites manufacturing (i.e.: Braiding & Weaving technology, Ply shape development, Prepreg hand layup, Resin Injection Molding, Autoclave and/or press curing).
  • Experience operating within Quality Systems (Ex: AS9100, NADCAP).
  • Skilled in the use of CAD modeling software (Unigraphics preferred).
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​.
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.​
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
  • Able to work on shop floor and interface between floor operators and engineering
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​.
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
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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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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