Lead Grind Process Engineer

General Electric; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a Grind Process Engineer to enhance the manufacturing processes for gas turbine engine components. The role requires collaboration with Engineering and Operations teams, focusing on process improvement and technical support, ensuring safety and quality across all assignments.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Manufacturing & Production Process.
• 3 years experience in grinding discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing processes for grinding blade and vane components.
• Identify and lead process improvement projects.
• Support shop floor operations and solve technical issues.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

The Grind Process Engineer has responsibility for all aspects of the manufacturing elements required to grind blade and vane components of gas turbine engines. The role coordinates with the Quality, Engineering and Operations teams daily to ensure assigned processes are running within specified parameters. The role identifies process improvement opportunities and is responsible for ideation through execution of these projects. This includes working directly with equipment vendors for new equipment procurement and on-site implementation. Strong project management, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

**Job Description**

**Job Roles and Responsibilities**

+ Responsible for manufacturing processes utilizing 3-6 axis conventional and creep feed grinding.

+ Supports adjacent manufacturing processes including milling and inspection.

+ Technical leader for production technical resources. Coordinates shop floor support and prioritizes improvement projects with production technical team.

+ Analyze and sustain process capability for assigned processes. Regular interaction with the grind process through direct shop floor support.

+ High focus on safety and quality in assigned area and processes.

+ Incorporate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with existing and new process development.

+ Lead troubleshooting efforts for process or machine related issues, using root cause analysis to implement solutions.

+ Define and control production process including tooling, equipment, and training.

+ Document and validate process changes within guidelines of the Quality Management System.

+ Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.

+ Develop in-depth knowledge of the grind process. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute projects and train others.

+ In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the business.

+ Moderate level of judgment and autonomy. Has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment) PLUS a minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment

**Desired Characteristics**

+ 3 years of experience in grinding discipline.

+ 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.

+ Established project management skills.

+ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.

+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical think.

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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.