Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Broach Technology & Process Development

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks. As a member of the Process Industrialization team, you will help define, develop, and industrialize manufacturing processes using a team-based approach.

This role will primarily focus on broach process development, including defining & testing new processes, improving existing processes, and supporting successful transfer into production.

• Execute manufacturing process development activities across CNC Machining, with primary focus on broach processes, including process definition, validation, optimization, and industrialization.
• Develop and improve broach manufacturing processes to support safe, capable, repeatable and efficient production.
• Support hands‑on development of new products and processes to enable a successful hand‑off to the production team.
• Define and optimize process parameters to improve safety, performance, quality, repeatability, and tool life.
• Support selection and development of cutting tools, tooling strategies, and process conditions for broach applications.
• Interpret drawings, fixture stack‑ups, cut charts, and broach cutter data to validate process readiness.
• Drive tool performance improvement through process and tooling optimization.
• Standardize and document manufacturing methods and process requirements.
• Incorporate lean manufacturing principles into process development.
• Use continuous improvement methods, including kaizen activities, to support team initiatives.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues, solve problems, and improve processes.
• Develop and improve processes for CNC broach equipment, with ideal familiarity with Hoffmann RASMX 8‑axis broaching machines.
• Maintain broad machining knowledge and a working understanding of CNC broach equipment operation and programming concepts, without direct programming ownership.
• This role is based on site in Greenville, SC.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with at least 4 years of experience in Production Process and Equipment OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of experience in Production Process and Equipment.
• Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven track record working in multi‑group environments toward shared goals.
• Ability to work off‑shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Nationalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export‑controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Machine Tool Technology.
• Demonstrated experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, with emphasis on broach process development.
• Extraordinary attention to detail.
• Experience in the broaching of turbine or compressor wheels for the power generation or aerospace industries.
• Experience machining high‑temperature superalloys common in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT) or aerospace sectors.
• Track record of managing tight tolerances on large‑format equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Ideal familiarity with Hoffmann RASMX 8‑axis broaching machines.
• Working knowledge of CNC broach equipment operation and programming concepts.
• Ability to define and optimize process parameters, cutting tools, and strategies to improve tool performance and tool life.
• Ability to drive innovation by implementing new ideas and screening new technologies to align with business objectives.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organization, both verbally and through written communication.
• Ability to…