Lead Additive Manufacturing Engineer

GE Aerospace • West Chester, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This Lead Additive Manufacturing role at GE Aerospace offers an opportunity to grow skills and experience in additive manufacturing, focusing on hands-on manufacturing design and processing. The role involves planning and execution for operations with a high impact on business needs, emphasizing detail and process improvement, and exposure to the latest in additive design. GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, integrated digital, avionics, electrical power, and mechanical systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft, with a global service network. The company is part of the world’s Digital Industrial Company, utilizing software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive, and predictive. GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Respect for people is core to its culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, its proprietary lean operating model. The company aims to attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds, fostering communities where individuals are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Employees at GE Aerospace are driven by passion and purpose, working as one team, accountable to each other and customers, continuously seeking better ways to innovate and achieve together.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering)
• 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, granted asylee or refugee status) for access to U.S. export-controlled information

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of manufacturing work instructions and shop planning
• 2+ years of experience with specification and drawing interpretation
• Working knowledge or understanding of GE Aerospace quality system
• Established project management skills
• Lean Six Sigma experience and/or formal training
• Experience with CAD and STL models
• Working knowledge of additive process parameters and equipment
• Knowledge of process related standards of GE Aviation
• 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

Responsibilities

• Work in a hands-on environment to develop new and improved processes for additive manufacturing technology
• Lead execution of in-house process improvement DOEs
• Produce prototype and low-rate production hardware and transition new, turn-key processes into Supply Chain shops
• Interact with Design, EMS, Quality, external Supply Chain vendors and equipment manufacturers
• Execute the design, analysis or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing
• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services)
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness
• Professional development
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees