Lead Manufacturing Analytics Specialist

GE Aerospace•Auburn, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Analytics Specialist is a key member of the Auburn Site Strategy & Readiness Team. This role is responsible for leveraging advanced data and analytics to enhance process performance and manufacturing assets, aligning with shop-wide business priorities. The specialist will apply deep expertise in statistics, data mining, and analytics tools to transform complex data into actionable insights, thereby driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The position involves utilizing enterprise, process, and machine-level data to support continuous improvement and technological development. Key activities include analyzing data to identify trends, relationships, and opportunities, participating in cross-functional teams to resolve problems and optimize processes, and developing and maintaining data analytics web pages and applications for internal customers across the site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering related field from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years' hands on experience in a manufacturing environment)
Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
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))

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing processes and technology, structured problem-solving methodologies
Familiarity with best practices for software development, including testing and version configuration control
Experience in Structured Query Language (SQL)
Exposure to basic front-end web development, including Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript (JS)
Demonstrated experience in computer networking and machine and industrial controls such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Strong background in setting defined and measurable priorities, taking technical ownership of assigned responsibilities and handling competing demands of the manufacturing environment quickly and efficiently
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high sense of urgency
Experience working both independently and as a leading productive member of a cross-functional team
Have flexibility in hours/shift of work; ability to flex schedule for project task implementation, training and/or shop coverage needs
Must be willing to travel up to 20%
Prior process/manufacturing knowledge of Airfoils and Aviation High Pressure Turbine Blade manufacturing
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

Analyze data to identify insights, opportunities and relationships that support continuous improvement efforts
Participate in cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve processes
Create and maintain data analytics web pages and other applications for various internal customers
Drive actions to ensure the integrity and validity of data sets (machine, process and inspection data)
Serve as data analytics focal, teaching and helping others to use data analytics tools and resources

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
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
Relocation Assistance Provided
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation