Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Conventional Machining Manufacturing Readiness

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will support the design, sourcing and manufacturing of complex aerospace machined components and assemblies for Edison Works Next Generation Products, from concept through full-rate production. The role improves producibility, supports manufacturing readiness and reduces cost. It needs strong knowledge of conventional machining. The engineer helps make designs producible early in the design cycle and helps move machined hardware into robust production processes at internal GE shops and external suppliers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads efforts with Design Engineering to apply "Design for Producibility" to new machined parts, tooling and assemblies, using knowledge of conventional machining processes: turning, milling, drilling, grinding, broaching, shaping and sawing.
• Takes part in producibility and design reviews. Reviews part drawings and GD&T for machinability and recommends design changes that lower cost and risk, such as tolerance stack-ups, datum strategy, feature access and material removal.
• Provides detailed should-cost and lead-time estimates for machined components, assemblies and tooling.
• Assists Edison Works Supply Chain in program reviews so that machining considerations are addressed, from purchase order through hardware delivery.
• Proactively engages outside vendors (OV) and internal machine shops so that program cost, quality and delivery metrics are met as hardware moves from prototype to production.
• Creates manufacturing schedules and evaluates supplier routers and machining process plans. Develops process methods, operation sequences, workholding and fixture concepts, CNC programming needs and inspection plans for assigned machined hardware.
• Uses working knowledge of machine shop capability (equipment, capacity, tolerances) to help decide on processes and suppliers. Supports supplier evaluation, process development, first article and production readiness.
• Carries out assigned machining technology projects and contributes to technology roadmaps and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) milestones.
• Uses judgment to make decisions and solve moderately complex machining problems. Spots risks such as machining-induced distortion, dimensional conformance, surface finish and process capability, and supports structured problem solving to reach rate.
• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions and uses technical expertise and data analysis to support recommendations. Draws on multiple internal sources and limited external sources outside own function to make decisions.
• Acts as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Supports integrated schedules and communications with DoD customers and stakeholders.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information and works to build consensus. Is developing the persuasion skills needed to influence others on topics within the field.

Uses FLIGHT DECK (Standard Work, Action Planning, Problem

Solving), upholds safety and quality, and promotes a lean culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical or a related field
• Additional 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Willingness to travel domestically 10–20% as needed

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Desired Characteristics

• Significant aerospace manufacturing experience with conventional machining processes (turning, milling, drilling, grinding, broaching, shaping, sawing) and inspection
• Experience supporting machined hardware from NPI/development through production readiness
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings
• 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
  
  Note:
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years’ experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.