Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member's suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Individuals selected for this internship will have the responsibility and authority to carry out all assigned tasks

Roles and Responsibilities

• Shop Facing Manufacturing Quality Engineer
• Analyzes disruption drivers in manufacturing process, collaborate with peers to address them.
• Established inspection and control plans for sheet metal fabricated jet engine components.
• Reviews Material Review Board (MRB) tickets for adherence to internal standards
• Use statistical methods to analyze capability of existing and in-coming processes. Generate appropriate characteristic control plans based on capability.
• Leads improvement methods when it comes to inspection techniques (new technology, training, etc.)
• Determine root cause and implement corrective actions
• Communicate across direct organization, horizontally and vertically
• Owns overall state of quality within the manufacturing cell.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Required Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days before separating from Military Service.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + 3 years manufacturing experience

Necessary for Position

• Manufacturing shop floor experience
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Ability to communicate technical information succinctly

Desired Characteristics

• Sheetmetal fabrication experience (die forming & punch press processes)
• Experience with recognized problem solving tools (5Why, Fishbone Diagram, Problem Solving Reports, etc.)
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP experience)
• Experience with Process Failure Mode Element Analysis (PFMEA)
• Demonstrated Project Management Skills
• Experience or Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP, or equivalent 3rd part industry audits
• Experience with First Article Inspection and management
• Exposure to AS13100 (APQP requirements)
• Exposure to statistical process control (SPC) and alternate inspection frequency in manufacturing shop
• Exposure to Special Processes and controls
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

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 Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No