Lead Manufacturing Engineer

General Electric Company

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent aerospace manufacturing experience (minimum 3 years with degree or 8 years without)
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing is essential
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals is preferred
  • Familiarity with Vacuum Furnace Processing is a plus
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex manufacturing problems
  • Established project management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Execute manufacturing engineering tasks focusing on tactical responsibilities
  • Manage staff and oversee performance development
  • Integrate best practices within the manufacturing area and stay aware of industry competition
  • Propose innovative solutions for complex manufacturing processes
  • Act as a mentor for less experienced colleagues and lead low-risk projects
  • Communicate performance expectations and manage sensitive issues effectively
  • Utilize experience and analytical thinking for informed decision-making

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential support
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • Life insurance and paid time off for vacation or illness
  • Relocation assistance available
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require 4 year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work.
  • Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
  • Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 3 years of aerospace manufacturing experience, OR; A High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 8 years of aerospace manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics & Experience:

  • Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals
  • Prior experience with Vacuum Furnace Processing
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.


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. ​

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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