NPI Process Engineer

Job Description Summary
Design and develop manufacturing processes for new products, including defining process steps, parameters, sequences, equipment, controls, and required tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipment, while supporting procurement and commissioning. Create and maintain all related process documentation (routings, standard work, work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans) and plan and support prototype and pilot builds, capturing data and lessons learned to refine processes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

1. NPI & Industrialization

• Own manufacturing readiness for assigned NPI parts, assemblies, or systems from concept through ramp-up.
• Translate design intent into manufacturable processes, including routings, work instructions, tooling, and inspection plans.
• Lead process qualification and validation (e.g., PPAP/FAI, capability studies, control plans) to ensure processes meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional NPI build events, capturing lessons learned and driving rapid issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain production documentation (standard work, manufacturing plans, PFMEA, control plans) aligned with FLIGHT DECK practices.

2. FLIGHT DECK & Lean Fundamentals

• Standard Work & Process Discipline

• • Develop, document, and deploy standard work for NPI processes, ensuring clarity, repeatability, and ease of training.
  • Partner with Operations to audit adherence to standard work and close gaps through coaching and continuous improvement.

• Daily Management & Visual Controls

• • Implement visual management for key NPI process metrics (SQDC) to enable clear, real-time performance tracking.

• • Support daily tier meetings with data, insights, and actions related to NPI parts and processes.

• Problem Solving & Root Cause

• • Use structured problem-solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa, A3, PDCA) to address NPI build issues, defects, and delays.

• • Ensure corrective and preventive actions are embedded into standard work and control plans.

• Flow, Waste Elimination & Productivity

• • Analyze process flow to remove waste, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput for new products.

• • Design layouts, material presentation, and methods that support single-piece flow, ergonomics, and safety.

• Continuous Improvement Culture

• • Champion continuous improvement (Kaizen) events focused on new product ramp-up and stabilization.

• • Coach operators and support teams on lean fundamentals and FLIGHT DECK behaviors tied to NPI processes.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Design Engineering to influence design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) decisions.
• Collaborate with Quality to define inspection strategies, measurement systems, and acceptance criteria.
• Support Program Management with technical inputs to schedule, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive structured problem solving.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), product launches, or industrialization projects.
• Familiarity with standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.
• Experience with CAD/PLM, MES, and quality systems (FAI, control plans, capability analysis).

 

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. ​

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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)).

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