Lead Laser Ablation Process Engineer

GE Aerospace; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Auburn, AL is seeking a manufacturing process engineer to design, implement, and improve CNC machining processes. You will lead process engineering efforts to increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve product quality while mentoring fellow engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor work, cross‑functional collaboration, and applying root‑cause analysis to resolve process hindrances. A bachelor's degree or equivalent CNC experience and 3+ years in advanced machining are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline and minimum of 3 years in Advanced CNC Machining.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Advanced CNC experience including EDM drill/sinker and laser ablation processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require a four-year degree.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Apply prior experience and technical expertise to execute policy/strategy and solve problems.
• Assist production associates, coaches, and business unit leaders in resolving manufacturing process hindrances through root-cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
• Provide informal guidance to new team members.

Skills

Advanced CNC Machining

CNC Machining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

High school diploma / GED with 4 years CNC Machining experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. In this role, you will lead process engineering efforts by designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve product quality, while providing technical leadership and mentoring fellow engineers.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require 4 year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work. Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. Applies sound judgment to recommend solutions beyond established parameters with appropriate guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions. Assist production associates, coaches, and business unit leaders in resolving manufacturing process hindrances through a drive-to-root-cause and permanent corrective action implementation. A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in CNC Machining) Minimum of 3 years of Advanced CNC Machining

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. Advanced CNC experience, including EDM drill/sinker and laser ablation processes. Hands-on shop floor experience with experience providing technical direction. 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Employment Eligibility

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.

Company Culture

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.