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Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Chemical Manufacturing Engineer to oversee and optimize departmental operations while driving technical excellence within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution to ensure the successful startup and sustained performance of new process units. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost for a new process startup.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

+ **Process Safety Leadership:** Apply advanced technical expertise and analytical skills to implement and uphold Process Safety Management (PSM) standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.

+ **Process Optimization:** Lead comprehensive troubleshooting efforts and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance operational efficiency.

+ **Innovative Problem Solving:** Develop and propose creative solutions to address complex manufacturing challenges, leveraging technical knowledge and cross-functional collaboration to navigate interdependent production cycles.

+ **Mentorship and Team Development:** Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues, fostering skill development, facilitating consensus, and guiding team members toward shared goals.

+ **Change Management:** Oversee and facilitate effective management of changes driven by unit requirements, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and operational standards.

+ **Technical Training:** Lead or support the delivery of technical training programs for operators, enhancing their understanding and proficiency in process operations.

+ **Process Improvement Initiatives:** Identify and initiate projects aimed at improving process performance, reliability, and efficiency, while driving measurable results.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Chemical Engineering)

+ 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a PSM-covered facility.

Desired Characteristics:

+ **Humble:** Demonstrates respect, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow.

+ **Transparent:** Communicates openly, shares critical information, provides constructive feedback, and fosters trust within the team.

+ **Focused:** Learns quickly, prioritizes tasks strategically, and remains committed to achieving goals.

+ **Leadership Skills:** Exhibits strong communication, decision-making abilities, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

+ **Problem-Solving Expertise:** Possesses an analytical mindset, challenges existing processes, and applies critical thinking to drive improvements.

+ **Technical Experience:** Prior experience with unit startup and commissioning activities is preferred.

+ **Problem-Solving Methods:** Experience with structured problem solving and proficient in one or more methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), DMAIC, or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

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.

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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

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.