Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Aviation Component Service Center (ACSC)

GE Aerospace•Springdale, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.). 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.

Requirements

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)
Ability to prove status as a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, granted asylee or refugee status).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as the hardware expert and go-to source for technical information related to component repair hardware.
Support shop floor Machinists and Inspectors, Customer Service Managers, and Fleet, Repair, and Design Engineers.
Modify procedures and practices as long as end results meet standards of acceptability.
Own specific parts from the Structures Business’ portfolio and support production flow when parts fall out of standard processes or deviate from Engine Service Manual allowances.
Disposition hardware back into processing via a rework loop or by a Departure Record (DR) approved by Engineering and the Customer.
Maintain current/up-to-date Repair Source Substantiation (RSS) folders and repair work instructions.
Ensure compliance with updated Engine Service Manuals (ESMs).
Support Senior MEs in substantiating new parts and repairs through New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
Focus on 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.
Work on complex technological solutions.
Present product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders.
Input and influence decisions within own discipline and area.
Communicate recommendations and solutions across direct organization and with cross-functional partner organizations.
Be involved in complex decision making, sometimes with external parties.