Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Non-Conventional Machining

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer role will provide non-conventional machining process support within Aerospace Supply Chain internal and external sites for the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence team. The primary responsibility will be to work with manufacturing shop engineers to support a robust production process meeting quality, delivery and cost metrics. Additional activities may include supplier development, process development, technical training, costing methods and design board integration.

Travel up to 25% or as needed


Job Description


Roles and Responsibilities

• Non-Conventional Machining Process Capability and Development
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  The role involves leveraging expertise in advanced machining techniques to improve hardware producibility and process development during production phase.
  Primary focus on processes such as electrical discharge machining (EDM) or laser machining.
  Secondary focus other non-conventional manufacturing technologies.
• Production: Working with production shops to ensure process development and planning to enable full-rate production meeting quality standards, process requirements and delivery timelines. This may also include tech plan reviews/approvals, specification review/updates, and process audits.
• Project Management: This role will require project scoping with internal and external shops which may include project planning, project execution, project management, and leading projects across multiple teams.
• Supplier Development
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  The role may involve evaluating and developing new suppliers, working with suppliers on process development and production readiness to ensure they can meet the requirements of production quality.
• Problem Solving
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  Working with internal and external sites to support process investigations involving cycle time, operating efficiency, non-conformance management, process capability and process improvement.
• Should Cost Methods
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  This refers to analyzing and estimating the cost of manufacturing processes to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Design Integration: This may involve participating in and potentially chairing technical reviews ensuring that manufacturing considerations are incorporated into the design process.
• Technical Training & Mentoring
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  Provide advanced training to technical teams, capture best practices and bring industry know-how to our programs.
• Leadership: during reviews, discussions and meetings with the stakeholders and customers, navigating business processes and managing risks.
  Potential Certifying Agent or Technical Talent Pipeline path may be outcome for this role.
• Uphold safety and quality, fostering a lean culture adopting FLIGHT DECK.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Engineering or related fields experience) + minimum of 5 years Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Engineering or related fields experience

Desired Characteristics

• NX/Teamcenter, CAD/CAM experience
• Significant aerospace manufacturing experience with non-conventional machining and inspection.
• RCCA, PFMEA, TOPS 8D (or equivalent) experience
• Greenbelt/Blackbelt Certification
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Prior experience in Aerospace manufacturing processes and materials, component manufacturing and assembly
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards and APQP
• 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 Health Ahead, 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;…