CMC Manufacturing Engineer - Laser and EDM machining processes

GE Aerospace; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Asheville, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to lead non-conventional machining of Ceramic Matrix Composite parts and drive shop-floor improvements. This role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction within the assigned area.

The ideal candidate will manage projects from concept through completion, implement necessary tooling and fixtures, and apply APQP and lean principles to achieve sustainable results with limited remote work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Cp/Cpk/SPC experience required.
• Lean principles knowledge and application.
• Structured problem-solving ability to drive improvements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support plant safety policies and ensure a safe working environment.
• Improve Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost metrics in assigned area.
• Lead improvement projects from concept to sustainment.
• Execute APQP for responsible processes.
• Drive cycle time reductions and efficiency improvements.
• Lead production support for low and full-rate manufacturing.
• Implement equipment, tooling and fixtures for development and process improvements.
• Create and adhere to project schedules to meet business targets.
• Listen to floor issues, identify root causes and implement countermeasures.
• Manage projects related to product industrialization.
• Hands-on problem solving and investigation.

Skills

Cp/cpk/SPC experience

Lean principles

Structured problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Process Engineering position responsible for the non conventional machining (lasers and EDMs) of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) parts. This engineer will lead improvement projects and shop floor support for a product line in an their assigned area.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support plant safety policies
• Improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost
• Lead improvement projects from concept to completion & assure sustainment
• APQP for responsible processes
• Drive & lead/cycle time improvements
• Lead & support low rate and full rate production
• Implement necessary equipment, tooling & fixtures for manufacturing development and process improvements
• Create, maintain & adhere to schedules to achieve business metrics/targets
• Listen to the voice on the floor, understand the problem and implement effective countermeasures
• Manage projects related to product industrialization
• Hands on problem solving & investigation
• Continuous improvement mind set
• Perform root cause and corrective action of product & process failures and defects
• Limited remote working conditions
• Limited travel (equipment run off, supplier visits)

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 operations experience)

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, and execute projects.
• Cp/cpk/SPC experience
• FLIGHT DECK Experience and knowledge of lean principles
• Demonstrated structured problem solving

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)).

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes