Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Aviation Component Service Center (ACSC)

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer serves as the hardware expert and go-to source for technical information related to component repair hardware; this expertise is leveraged to support the shop floor Machinists and Inspectors, as well as Customer Service Managers (on behalf of customers) and even Fleet, Repair, and Design Engineers associated with their respective parts. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Role Overview:

• Each ME owns specific parts from the Structures Business’ portfolio and is responsible for supporting production flow as parts fall out of the standard processes or deviate from the Engine Service Manual allowances; a ME will accomplish this by dispositioning the hardware back into processing via a rework loop or by a Departure Record (DR) that has been approved by Engineering and the Customer as an allowable deviation from the Engine Service Manual.
• ME’s are additionally responsible for maintaining current / up-to-date Repair Source Substantiation (RSS) folders- as well as any repair work instructions to ensure compliance with Engine Service Manuals (ESM’s) as they are updated; these updates also retain ACSC’s ability to perform substantiated component repairs.
• In addition to the above core responsibilities, ME’s also work to support Senior ME’s in substantiating new parts and repairs through New Product Introduction (NPI) projects; this brings more parts and repair capabilities into ACSC. ME will be more focused towards hardware newer in the repair space, hardware going through more new repairs, and hardware with a higher degree of repair difficulty.
• Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Works on complex technological solutions. Has authority in the network of experts and in project teams. Presents product / program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders. Inputs and influences decisions within own discipline and area. Communicates recommendations and solutions across direct organization and with cross functional partner organizations. Involved in complex decision making sometimes with external parties.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 3+ years of manufacturing shop experience (or a minimum high school diploma/GED with an additional 4+ years of manufacturing shop experience)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership skills
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills with key stakeholders including customers, engineering support group and commercial engine services business units
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Personable, humble, eager to learn
  
  

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. 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