NPI Process Engineer

GE Aerospace • Evendale, OH

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About The Position

The NPI Process Engineer designs and develops manufacturing processes for new products, defining process steps, parameters, sequences, equipment, controls, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and related requirements. The role supports procurement and commissioning, maintains process documentation, and plans and supports prototype and pilot builds. Build data and lessons learned are used to refine processes.

The engineer owns manufacturing readiness for assigned parts, assemblies, or systems from concept through ramp-up. The role translates design intent into manufacturable processes, leads process qualification and validation, coordinates cross-functional build events, and maintains production documentation aligned with FLIGHT DECK practices.

The position applies lean and FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, including standard work, visual management, daily management, structured problem solving, flow improvement, waste elimination, and continuous improvement. It collaborates with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management on manufacturability, inspection strategies, readiness, risks, and schedules.

Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required. Employment is contingent on proving eligibility as a U.S. Person, as defined in the posting. The role also requires legal authorization to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable, and employees may be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to meet the stated U.S. Person eligibility requirement for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive structured problem solving.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), product launches, or industrialization projects.
• Familiarity with standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.
• Experience with CAD/PLM, MES, and quality systems, including FAI, control plans, and capability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing readiness for assigned NPI parts, assemblies, or systems from concept through ramp-up.
• Translate design intent into manufacturable processes, including routings, work instructions, tooling, and inspection plans.
• Lead process qualification and validation, including PPAP/FAI, capability studies, and control plans, to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional NPI build events, capture lessons learned, and drive rapid issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain production documentation, including standard work, manufacturing plans, PFMEAs, and control plans, aligned with FLIGHT DECK practices.
• Develop, document, and deploy clear, repeatable standard work for NPI processes.
• Partner with Operations to audit standard-work adherence and close gaps through coaching and continuous improvement.
• Implement visual management for key NPI process metrics and support daily tier meetings with data, insights, and actions.
• Use structured problem-solving tools such as 5-Why, Ishikawa, A3, and PDCA to address build issues, defects, and delays.
• Embed corrective and preventive actions into standard work and control plans.
• Analyze process flow to remove waste, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput for new products.
• Design layouts, material presentation, and methods that support single-piece flow, ergonomics, and safety.
• Champion Kaizen events focused on new-product ramp-up and stabilization.
• Coach operators and support teams on lean fundamentals and FLIGHT DECK behaviors related to NPI processes.
• Partner with Design Engineering on design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly decisions.
• Collaborate with Quality to define inspection strategies, measurement systems, and acceptance criteria.
• Support Program Management with technical inputs to schedules, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.
• Support procurement and commissioning of required process equipment and tooling.
• Plan and support prototype and pilot builds, capturing data and lessons learned to refine processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching 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
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level