Lead Machining Process Engineer

GE Aerospace; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Process Engineer to advance manufacturing processes for Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) parts used in aircraft engines. Roles include shop-floor support, project planning, and execution with autonomy within standard practices.

You will drive SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY and COST improvements, lead root-cause analyses, and oversee development from concept to sustainment. The position emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and limited travel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years CNC machining/programming experience with production processes and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, support and execute APQP requirements.
• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment; validate design and shop floor applications.
• Lead improvements from concept to completion and sustainment; drive cycle time reductions.
• Collaborate with design engineering, operations, and quality to improve manufacturability and resolve issues.
• Limited remote working conditions and limited travel for equipment runs and supplier visits.

Skills

CNC machining/programming

Root cause & corrective action

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related

High school diploma with 4 years manufacturing engineering experience

Tools

CAD/CAM

Grinding

Cp/Cpk/SPC

Job description

Job Description Summary

Process Engineering position associated with the manufacturing processes of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) parts for aircraft engines in a production environment. Will focus on improvements and shop floor support for a product line in an assigned area. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role will have autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Self-directed judgment and drive will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform related tasks for Tollgate, MRL & PRR NPI development.
• Plan, support and execute APQP requirements
• Create, propose & control cost (budgets)
• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment during trials, etc
• Improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost
• Lead improvements from concept to completion & assure sustainment
• Drive & lead/cycle time improvements
• Lead & support Low Rate and Full Rate Production
• Design & implement necessary equipment, tooling & fixtures for manufacturing development and process improvements
• Create, maintain & adhere to schedules to achieve business metrics/targets
• Apply in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline
• Participate & Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action activity related to concerns that arise during the manufacturing process
• Listen to the voice on the floor, understand the problem and implement effective countermeasures & assure sustainability
• DFM proposals to Design Engineering with supporting data, proposing solutions and see implemented
• Manage projects related to manufacturing process enhancement
• Hands on problem solving & investigation
• Continuous improvement mind set
• Work closely with shop floor personnel
• Use judgment and ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
• To be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills.
• Perform root cause and corrective action of product & process failures and defects
• Collaborate with design engineering, operations, and quality to improve manufacturability and resolve issues
• Limited remote working conditions
• Limited travel (equipment run off, supplier visits)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of CNC machining/programming experience with Production Processes and Equipment

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience) in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology.
• 7~10 years of CNC machining/programming experience with Production Processes and Equipment
• Equipment procurement/maturation experience (scope creation thru installation sustainment period)
• Proven root cause & corrective action experience
• Proven process improvement history
• CAD/CAM CNC programming experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to document, plan and execute improvement activities
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Cp/cpk/SPC experience
• Data driven decision making
• High ownership skills with ability to work with limited supervision
• Challenge the status quo
• Grinding experience

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