Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace in Madisonville, Kentucky produces High Pressure Turbine Blades and Nozzles that drive engine performance for both military and commercial applications.

GE Aerospace is the world leader in providing aircraft engines, systems and avionics. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. You will be able to be a part of our LEAN transformation so that you can work smarter and not harder. Here, you will do work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters!

As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, your primary responsibilities will reside around cost and productivity for a defined product, aircraft engine blades, as well as turbine airfoils process development, planning, and execution. You will manage the process, flow, improvements and track quality and cost.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Schedule, resolve issues, track material availability and advise on material usage
• Design and implement manufacturing processes and systems for control and replenishment of materials
• Promote customer satisfaction and develop positive customer relationships
• Attain all aspects of production operation including safety, scheduling, quality, and team development in assigned areas
• Plan and implement process-engineering activities for new product development and current product support
• Provide manufacturing method development and improvement for current and new products
• Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method of manufacture
• Investigate and apply new technology
• Assist supervisors and production employees in resolving manufacturing process problems
• Conduct training, process planning, evaluates operating methods, selects controls, and specifies tools, fixtures and gages
• Maintain the manufacturing engineering system on part routing and standards
• Execute manufacturing related quality planning activities
• Pursue continuous improvement for quality and cost reductions in designated area
• Act as change agent, understanding and moving the operation toward world-class performance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/ GED with a minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience in a manufacturing role)
• At least an additional 3 years of experience in manufacturing

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Ability to make data driven decisions and utilize Six Sigma or equivalent quality and Lean tools
• Knowledge of safety agency regulations is preferred
• Strong background in the interpretation of engineering drawings/specifications and manufacturing processes
• Leadership Program Graduate (GE employees only)
• Ability to manage multiple assignments
• Knowledge of ISO / quality procedures
• Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training
• 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

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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Compensation Grade

LPB2

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 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