General Electric Company

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, Chemical, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Business Operations.
  • US citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 15%.
  • Significant aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage expertise in advanced machining and non-conventional methods to enhance producibility.
  • Develop innovative process methods, tooling, and fixtures for production optimization.
  • Lead initiatives with design teams to ensure manufacturability and support new hardware technologies.
  • Assist in program reviews to integrate manufacturing considerations into planning.
  • Collaborate with supply chain teams on hardware production and risk assessments.
  • Manage project schedules and align teams for timely execution of deliverables.
  • Interface with DoD customers to manage contractual obligations and ensure stakeholder communication.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to GE Aerospace Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and paid time off for vacation or illness.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer supports the design, sourcing, and production of complex aerospace components and assemblies for Edison Works Advanced Programs. In this role, you will drive design for manufacturing readiness, producibility, reduce manufacturing cost, risk, and ensure our suppliers along with internal GE shops can deliver safely, on quality, on time, and at cost.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Leveraging expertise in one or more of these areas - advanced machining, non-conventional methods including laser/ECM/EDM, welding, joining, fabrication, composites, inspection, ceramics, additive.
  • Experience in developing process methods, tooling and fixtures, programming and running production. Expertise in techniques that go beyond traditional methods to improve hardware producibility at the design phase and process development at the production phase.
  • Leads efforts with Design Engineering to implement 5Design for Producibility6 for components, fabrications, tooling and assemblies. This includes assessing producibility/manufacturability, evaluation of drawings, contributing to MRL projects for new hardware/technologies, create/review manufacturing process schedule and routers, estimation of should-costs, estimation of lead times and quality plans.
  • Assists Edison Works Supply Chain in program reviews to ensure manufacturing considerations are addressed.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain functions on hardware production in shops and suppliers 6 from issuing purchase orders to milestone planning to hardware delivery. Engage in assessing quality, delivery and cost risks early, provide support on problem solving to attain rate.
  • Manage integrated schedules, align cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time, at-cost execution of commitments.
  • Act as a key interface with DoD customers, managing contractual obligations and fostering clear communication across stakeholders.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of best practices and integrates with others; has working knowledge of industry capability to help make decisions on process and supplier.
  • Adopt FLIGHT DECK actively in all aspects of work scopes, using Standard Work, Action Planning and Problem Solving effectively. Uses technical experience and expertise and data analysis to support recommendations.
  • Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor6s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma /GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical, etc)
  • Minimum of 3years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations or Business Operations
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to15% (as needed)

Desired Characteristics

  • Significant aerospace manufacturing experience with conventional machining, nonconventional machining, fabrication, joining, and inspection.
  • Ability to read and interpret part drawings. Proficient in GD&T and inspection methods.
  • Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards.
  • Prior experience in special processes. Certifying agent certification is a big plus.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong ability to work independently and as a team.
  • 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. 

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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