Job Description Summary
At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen.
As a Manufacturing Engineering at our Auburn, Alabama site, you will plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes within a manufacturing facility. You will execute standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines, collaborate with a cross-functional teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing opportunities, troubleshoot, and resolve process and product issues through immediate and long-term planning.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Hands-on, shop floor support to assigned manufacturing processes and teams to deliver business results while encouraging input from area personnel working within a self-directed workforce (Teaming) environment
- Exhibit ownership and take responsibility in attaining required aspects of production operation including safety, quality, delivery, and team development in assigned areas
- Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method of manufacture
- Utilize process performance data, identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve quality, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs
- Participate in the development of mid and long term plans outlining projects to support the business in meeting its objectives with a strong focus on part quality, cycle time and cost
- Author/improve process planning, evaluate operating methods, select controls, and specify tools, fixtures, and gages necessary to repeatedly build conforming hardware. Conduct process training as required
- Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
- Assist production coaches and associates in resolving manufacturing process hindrances through a drive to root cause and permanent corrective action
- Explain technical information to others, as needed, to assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Display a dedicated, team-oriented work ethic with personal ownership while having a goal-focused mindset
- Promote internal and external customer satisfaction and develop positive relationships
- Act as a change agent, understanding and moving the operation toward benchmarked, best of class performance and staying updated on industry developments and best practices
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a technical skillset in a manufacturing environment)
Desired Characteristics:
- Have flexibility in hours/shift of work; ability to flex schedule for training and/or shop coverage needs
- High sense of urgency, bias for action with customer-service mindset, and able to effectively contribute to a high performing team
- Self-motivated to be a proactive problem solver, driving process improvements
- Hands-on, shop floor manufacturing experience within a regulated environment
- Direct experience with machining processes and strong education background with aptitude and desire to learn from experienced personnel
- Experience in the interpretation of engineering drawings/specifications and manufacturing processes
- Creep feed grind experience, a plus
- Ability to make data driven decisions and utilize Six Sigma and Lean tools
- Knowledge of quality procedures
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
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 U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment 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. 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
