• Lead Maintenance Specialist - Reliability

    GE Aerospace (Wilmington, NC)


    Job Description Summary

    Reporting to the Maintenance Group Leader, the Reliability Engineer will play a pivotal role in improving the reliability, performance, and efficiency of CNC production equipment. This position is focused on reducing corrective maintenance, enhancing preventive maintenance processes, and optimizing spare parts inventory to minimize downtime. Leveraging Cognos dashboards and Maximo CMMS data, the Reliability Engineer will drive measurable improvements in key business metrics, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The role will also focus on tracking and improving metrics such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), ensuring sustainable and impactful results.

    Job Description

    Roles & Responsibilities

    + Develop and maintain an accurate spare parts inventory to minimize machine downtime.

    + Reduce equipment maintenance expenses by implementing effective preventive maintenance strategies.

    + Enhance failure code documentation to improve corrective maintenance tracking and root cause analysis.

    + Conduct Pareto analysis on excessive corrective maintenance spending and develop actionable plans to address key issues.

    + Establish methodologies to track MTBF and MTTR using Maximo CMMS data and Cognos dashboards.

    + Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.

    + Lead problem-solving activities and Root Cause Analysis using FLIGHT DECK tools.

    + Drive corrective actions to closure and ensure sustainable improvements.

    + Improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance tasks.

    + Actively participate in Kaizen events and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation to drive continuous improvement.

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing experience) + Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience

    Desired Characteristics

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

    + Experience utilizing Maximo or similar CMMS systems, with basic scripting and coding skills for developing SQL queries.

    + Shop floor manufacturing experience working with production equipment.

    + Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively in both verbal and written formats.

    + Adaptability in tailoring communication to different audiences.

    + High sense of urgency, responsiveness, and customer service orientation.

    + Ability to take ownership of constantly changing priorities within a dynamic manufacturing environment

     

    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.

     

    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:** No

     

    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.