Advanced Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Y99000 General Electric Company; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Improvement professional to lead continuous improvement initiatives across production lines. You will develop standardized work, troubleshoot complex issues, and work with engineering and maintenance teams to deploy new technologies that enhance quality and uptime.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and quality.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized work procedures and process documentation for production lines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing process and equipment issues using data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to implement new technologies and improve equipment performance.
• Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on new processes and best practices.
• Monitor KPIs related to production output, scrap rates, and equipment uptime; take corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement and preventive actions for defects and deviations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental policies, and quality standards.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and improving product quality within the manufacturing environment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized work procedures and process documentation for assigned production lines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing process and equipment issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques and data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to implement new technologies, improve existing equipment performance, and support new product introductions.
• Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment operation and best practices to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production output, scrap rates, and equipment uptime, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing defects and process deviations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental policies, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Characteristics

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and improving product quality within the manufacturing environment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized work procedures and process documentation for assigned production lines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing process and equipment issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques and data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to implement new technologies, improve existing equipment performance, and support new product introductions.
• Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment operation and best practices to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production output, scrap rates, and equipment uptime, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing defects and process deviations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental policies, and quality standards.
• 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 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.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.