Turbine Airfoils Manufacturing Technology & Innovation Leader

GE Aerospace • Springdale, AR

98d • Remote

About The Position

The Turbine Airfoils Manufacturing Technology & Innovation Leader is responsible for overseeing the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for turbine airfoils. This role involves strategic planning, process innovation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production while meeting delivery and cost targets. In this role, you will own governance for development, testing, and implementation of new technology in the Turbine Airfoil Value Steam (TAVS) shops (Auburn, Greenville, Madisonville, Muskegon & Dayton Cores/Castings). You will have a deep knowledge of our core processes (Grind, EDM, Coatings, Laser, printed Cores and castings)

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• At least 10 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma training
• Strong mechanical design and analytical background
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• 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

• Lead the development and refinement of manufacturing processes for turbine airfoils, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) priorities
• Implement advanced manufacturing technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Lead MRL/TRL and manage project thru all levels to support on time introduction
• Develop and execute long-term strategies for manufacturing process technology to support business goals and strategies
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to align manufacturing strategies with product design and customer requirements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams involved in turbine airfoil manufacturing
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through lean methodologies such as Kaizen and standard work
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements
• Drive initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance
• Utilize data analytics to monitor process performance and identify areas for improvement
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, such as automation, digital tools, and next generation machining into the manufacturing processes
• Asses next generation HPT designs and the ability to integrate those designs in the manufacturing environment
• Own financials for receiving funding to support development and innovation at BladeworX, TAVS, and GE Global Research Center (GRC)

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.
• GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees