Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

Engineering 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.).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own NPI manufacturing readiness
  for assigned AM parts, from early build through production release (process definition, planning, documentation, controls).
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routers
  and production planning for new part introductions, including operation sequence, inspection points, and acceptance criteria alignment.
• Define and validate process requirements
  for metal AM builds (critical-to-quality characteristics, key process parameters, process windows) in partnership with Quality and Engineering.
• Establish/maintain machine programming and build setup standards
  (where applicable), ensuring programs, parameters, and revisions are controlled and production-ready.
• Plan and execute build-to-build learning
  : capture issues, lead root cause, implement corrective actions, and document lessons learned into standard work.
• Lead cross-functional execution
  of NPI deliverables (Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities/EHS) to meet program cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Drive process capability and variation reduction
  using Six Sigma tools (baseline capability, identify drivers, implement controls, verify effectiveness).
• Identify, prioritize, and execute waste reduction
  opportunities using Lean principles during ramp and stabilization (cycle time, yield, rework, scrap, WIP, material flow).
• Own change management
  for NPI process maturation: coordinate ECO/PCO impacts, update documentation, and ensure training and readiness before release.
• Support PFMEA/control plan/process control development
  (or equivalent risk/control methods) and ensure these are reflected in planning and training.
• Train, qualify, and support production associates
  on new/changed processes; confirm adherence and elevate gaps through appropriate coaching/leadership channels.
• Transition processes to sustaining ownership
  : ensure stable process performance, complete documentation, and clear ownership of post-release support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

• 10 years experience working in a manufacturing engineering support role
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Additive manufacturing experience supportingmetal additive manufacturing in production (e.g., parameter control, build documentation, post-processing flow, yield improvement)
• NPI/industrialization experience with manufacturing readiness, ramp planning, and production release/handoff for new products/processes
• Quality & controls familiarity with process risk and control methods (PFMEA, control plans, process qualifications/validations, inspection planning)
• Data & rigor with strong data analysis skills; able to connect process inputs to outputs and quality outcomes
• Communicate using effective oral and written communication; ability to align stakeholders and drive closure
• Work in a highly organized, meticulous attention to detail, comfortable operating with limited direction within standard procedures
• Continuous improvement with demonstrated initiative to learn quickly and improve processes without relying on formal training

Benefits

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug…