Senior Manufacturing Engineer

GE Aerospace • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad site objectives with strong understanding of engineering processes related to manufacturing. In this role you will integrate and develop processes and products that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, develop early career manufacturing engineers and contribute to the overall business strategy. This role emphasizes driving operational performance improvements with a proactive approach to prevent surprises and ensure delivery continuity in a team environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Aerospace experience)
• Minimum of 5 years Manufacturing Engineering experience
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the 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

• Significant aerospace manufacturing experience in non-conventional & conventional machining, fabrication, joining, inspection, tooling, fixturing, NC programming and assembly.
• Experience with exotic alloys
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards, Special Process Certifying Agent and/or Nadcap experience
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills in dynamic situations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven experience in managing quality processes such as Product and/or Process Substantiation (SPS), ECAV, FAI, MRB, CID, and related methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership in program/project management, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Established skills in analyzing and resolving problems, with a focus on driving results.
• 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, collaborator.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Problem-Solving Leadership: Lead creative solutions for complex manufacturing processes involving technical variety and interdependent production cycles. Utilize advanced operational, product management, and engineering techniques to resolve issues.
• Performance Improvement: Identify and analyze improvement opportunities, implement Lean principles, and optimize manufacturing operations.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and operations teams to align efforts with business objectives.
• Production Process Control: Define and oversee production processes, including tooling and equipment validation, ensuring alignment with design specifications and shop floor applications.
• Leadership and Communication: Lead functional teams or projects, present solutions to leadership, and influence internal and external stakeholders to drive action and adopt new perspectives.
• Should Cost Methods: This refers to analyzing and estimating the cost of manufacturing processes to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Autonomy and Mentorship: Train and develop manufacturing engineers and work autonomously.
• Uphold safety and quality, fostering a lean culture adopting FLIGHT DECK.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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