Senior Manufacturing Engineer

GE Aerospace•Chicago, IL

18h•$83,050 - $124,520

About The Position

Northstar Aerospace, now a part of Avio Aero - a GE Aerospace Company, is a leading independent manufacturer of components and assemblies to the global Aerospace industry. Our principal products include gears and transmissions, accessory gearbox assemblies, rotorcraft drive systems, and other machined and fabricated parts for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. We also provide maintenance and repair and overhaul (MRO) on these platforms. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. They will utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for themself and others, and have the ability to affect both short-term and some long-term business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and/or Mechanical Engineering

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, ideally within the Aerospace industry
5+ years of experience in high precision machining, ideally within new product or “launch” environments
Strong project management skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
Ability to work independently and exercise sound, independent judgment on matters of importance to Northstar’s operations
Ability to work as part of a team with little or no supervision
Experience with Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA)
Experience leading Lean and/or Continuous Improvement initiatives
Strong manufacturing process knowledge and mechanical / electronics design experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering guidance to product design, manufacturing process, and capital equipment development
Act as the technical lead for the Operations group on new product introductions
Ensure design and process meet the needs of Production and the overall business strategy
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and create process routings
Design and build / procure necessary tooling and finishing within budget(s)
Support equipment upgrades from purchase through installation
Conduct Cost-Benefit Analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment
Drive safety projects and ensure processes contribute to a safe work environment
Own all aspects of designing and implementing capable manufacturing processes for both Northstar and suppliers
Take ownership of Production, Assembly, Tooling, and Test & Calibration where required
Identify and reduce sources of labor efficiency variations and product quality issues caused by process variation
Lead high-impact process and quality improvement projects to reduce defects and increase productivity
Guide and partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Technology, Sourcing, Manufacturing, vendors, etc.) to solve product / process issues impacting product or delivery performance
Utilize Lean manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs, and increase capacity
Follow Lean principles to define critical requirements, design processes, and lead design team to define manufacturing specifications, complete process qualification, and demonstrate required capabilities