Advanced Lead Process Engineer - Large Spools

GE Aerospace; Overview Gardens (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to optimize aerospace component production. You will work on high-precision 5-axis milling, CAM programming, and tooling/fixture design.

The role includes leading small projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring production processes meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards. Strong communication and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university (or equivalent with 4 years manufacturing experience)
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience in a related field
• Experience with high precision aerospace components and multi-axis machining environments

Responsibilities

• Experience with high precision aerospace components
• Experience in 5 Axis CNC Mill/Drill processes
• Experience with CAM software - NX, TeamCenter
• Operate Fanuc, Okuma, and Mazak multi-axis mills
• Tool selection and fixture design
• Create visual work instructions for CNC operators
• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment
• May lead small projects with low risks and develop team capabilities
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to best practices in manufacturing

Skills

5 axis CNC milling

CAM software (NX, TeamCenter)

Fanuc controls

Okuma CNC

Mazak multi axis mills

Tool selection

Fixture design

Lead small projects

Mentoring teammates

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

4+ years manufacturing experience (alternative HS)

Tools

NX CAM

TeamCenter

Job description

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Experience with high precision aerospace components
• Experience in 5 Axis CNC Mill/Drill processes
• Experience with CAM software - NX, TeamCenter
• Fanuc controls, Okuma CNC multi axis mills, Mazak multi axis mills
• Tool selection and fixture design
• Ability to create visual work instructions for CNC operators
• 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.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an 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

• SME level Mill/Drill within aerospace component manufacturing environment
• 5+ years experience with multi axis machining centers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

Additional Information

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, 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)).

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes