Manufacturing Engineer 1 - Product Engineer

GE Aerospace; Whitwell; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is looking for a Product Engineer to oversee product quality from design to manufacturing. Responsibilities include quality assurance for compressor blades and collaboration with other teams to improve product standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing. The job offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or 4 years manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage product quality assurance and control for compressor blades.
• Collaborate with various teams to enhance product quality.
• Ensure compliance in manufacturing and product inspection.
• Develop solutions with minimal guidance while working in a team.

Skills

Leadership ability

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Agility in learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Overview

The Product Engineer is the product owner within the assigned business. Includes ownership for the product at the drawing level, through all operations in the business. Includes product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant technologies & discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control of compressor blades and vanes processed through Grind & Broach applications for FBM Business
• Interfaces with other businesses within the Rutland site to improve product quality for owned product line.
• Includes quality assurance of products, services, & manufacturing processes
• Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, etc.
• Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations
• Works across all levels of the Rutland organization, as well as externally to support new product introduction & design changes
• Specifies needs, communicates about projects around product quality and throughput as dictated by site level metrics
• Delivers products as part of a team
• Supports quality improvements, tactical quality interpretations, and overall process support on designated shift.

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)
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. This posting is expected to close on Jan 25, 2025.

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.