Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, integrated digital, avionics, electrical power and mechanical systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings and is part of the world's Digital Industrial Company with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive.

As the Lead Additive Manufacturing Engineer, you will impact departmental operations and be responsible for planning/execution. This role will give you an opportunity to grow your skills and experience, use your hands on manufacturing design and processing, and become a leader in Additive. This role will have you planning and executing for operations with a high impact on business needs. Your eye for detail and process improvement will be used while giving you a chance to see the latest in additive design.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work in a hands-on environment to develop new and improved processes for additive manufacturing technology
• Lead execution of in-house process improvement design of experiments
• Produce prototype and low-rate production hardware and transition new, turn-key processes into Supply Chain shops
• Interact with Design, EMS, Quality, external Supply Chain vendors, and equipment manufacturers
• Execute the design, analysis or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements
• Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Manufacturing and/or Design Engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing and/or Design Engineering experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with manufacturing work instructions and shop planning
• 2+ years of experience with specification and drawing interpretation
• Working experience with GE Aerospace quality system
• Project management experience
• Lean Six Sigma experience and/or formal training
• Experience with CAD and STL models
• Experience with additive process parameters and equipment
• 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes