Final Machining Process Engineer

-; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job Description Summary

The Lead Process Engineer for the final machining area has responsibility for all aspects of the manufacturing elements required to finish machine blade and vane components of gas turbine engines. There will be ownership of projects related to these processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and manufacturing productivity. The role requires cross-functional team involvement to solve issues and make long term plans for improvements. This role has a people leader element for a small group of advanced machine technicians as well as project leadership. The final machining areas consist of NC mills, Inspection technologies, Automation systems for pick and place, Lead edge profile systems, manual benching, and dot marking systems (list is not all encompassing). The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for manufacturing processes utilizing NC milling machines with up to 5 axis of control. Knowledge and experience with NC controls including Haas, Fanuc, and Okuma.
• Develop a strong understanding of NC related machining processes, work holding fundamentals, tooling, and equipment used for compressor airfoil manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain equipment upgrade strategy for area of discipline.
• Ability to write equipment specifications, lead ordering, machine run-offs, installation, and final acceptance. Be the technical liaison to equipment manufacturers to ensure on time delivery of equipment.
• Provide technical leadership and training plans for production technical resources. Set goals and expectations for a team of skilled individuals to drive shop floor support and assist on improvement projects.
• Develop and execute on project plans of moderate impact often involving multiple support functions to accomplish. Ability to communicate targets and achievements across all levels of the business.
• Aid in troubleshooting machining process or machine related issues, using root cause analysis to implement solutions.
• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing experience.

Desired Characteristics

• 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.
• 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.

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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes