CMC Manufacturing Engineer - Laser and EDM machining processes

IF1136 Unison Engine Components Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Process Engineer to lead non-conventional machining (lasers and EDMs) of Ceramic Matrix Composite parts. You will guide improvement projects, provide shop floor support, and ensure sustainment across the assigned product line.

The role emphasizes APQP, CP/cpk/SPC, and lean principles, with a hands-on problem-solving mindset. Limited travel and some remote work may be required as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or 4+ years manufacturing ops experience with HS diploma).
• Cp/cpk/SPC experience.
• Flight Deck experience and knowledge of lean principles.
• Demonstrated structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support plant safety policies.
• Improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
• Lead improvement projects from concept to completion and sustainment.
• APQP for responsible processes.
• Drive and lead cycle time improvements.
• Lead and support low rate and full rate production.
• Implement equipment, tooling and fixtures for development and improvements.
• Create, maintain and adhere to schedules to hit metrics.
• Perform root cause and corrective action for product and process defects.
• Limited remote working conditions and travel.

Skills

Cp/cpk/SPC experience

Flight Deck lean principles

Structured problem solving

Strong communication (oral & written)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description 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

Benefits and Programs

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 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.