• Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Production Turbine…

    GE Aerospace (West Chester, OH)


    Job Description Summary

    As a Lead Coatings Process Engineer, you will support the industrialization, quality, producibility and technological advancement of GE’s Turbine Airfoil Coatings. This position is based out of Cincinnati, OH, with expected travel to different US-based suppliers 10-20% of the time. This is role will require you to collaborate with GE Design, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing and Supplier teams to impact short-term and long-term business goals.

    Job Description

    Essential Responsibilities

    + Lead industrialization and production support projects focused on turbine airfoil coatings technology for current and future engine designs, from coating process development to inspection technology.

    + Become a certifying agent for turbine airfoil coating special processes through in-depth training and hands-on learning to build expertise in coating requirements, materials, processes and equipment.

    + Provide technical assistance and collaborate with suppliers to solve production coating issues utilizing a variety of problem-solving methods to experiment, determine root cause and implement corrective actions.

    + Work with Quality, Delivery and Sourcing teams to track Supplier KPIs and create continuous improvement projects for coating quality, delivery and cost.

    + Create and maintain action plans for cross functional teams to achieve desired outcomes on time. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments to leadership and coordinate tasks necessary to overcome issues.

    + Be disciplined, technical, curious, self-motivated, and able to form and maintain strong professional relationships.

    Qualifications/Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology or Engineering from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, Design or Manufacturing)

    + Minimum of 4 years of experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing or Design position

    Desired Characteristics

    + Knowledge and experience with Aerospace coatings, specifically EB-PVD, diffusion, vacuum or thermal processing.

    + Strong technical aptitude related to problem solving and critical thinking.

    + Demonstrated GE FlightDeck Behaviors – Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer Driven.

    + Shop floor, design, engineering or manufacturing experience

    + Experience with manufacturing equipment and/or tooling design and build.

    + Desire to continue to grow individual skills and supports growth within the team

    + Ability to influence others and lead small teams

    + Ability to lead initiatives with moderate scope, autonomy and impact

    + Consistent work ethic, adding to the team’s ability to execute and deliver on commitments

    + Desire to continuously improve processes and procedures

    + Strong oral and written communication skills

    + Strong interpersonal and leadership 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. ​

     

    GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

     

    _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:** Yes

     

    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.