Lead Manufacturing Engineer

-; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to support composites manufacturing processes. This role requires hands-on experience, a proven ability to manage multiple tasks, and participation in quality and safety initiatives, making it ideal for self-directed individuals with strong technical expertise.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment within the facility.
• Ensure safe working conditions in the lab.
• Lead initiatives focused on operational process improvements.

Skills

Leadership ability

Problem solver

Analytical-minded

Strategically prioritizes work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High school diploma with 4 years of manufacturing experience

Tools

CAD modeling software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will support various projects related to the development and industrialization of composites manufacturing processes in the Edison Works Supply Chain. They will be responsible for maintaining daily operations within the lab with a focus on machine/equipment operation, Environmental Health and Safety, facilities, and various project work. This individual will be self-directed and hands-on with capability to manage multiple tasks within a day, prioritize short term needs requiring immediate attention, and work projects of moderate complexity.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple pieces of equipment within facility to enable delivery of development/prototype hardware, and low-rate production hardware.
• Coordinate with site Environmental Health and Safety representatives to ensure safe working conditions within the lab including adherence to EHS regulations.
• Proactively monitor lab facilities daily to maintain successful and efficient operation. Work with GE Facilities team, Union personnel, and outside contractors on facilities issues, improvements, and scheduled maintenance.
• Lead initiatives focused on operational process improvements and 5S activities.
• Lead team meetings focused on daily operations, quality, and EHS.
• Work with engineers to complete assigned projects including development and documentation of process improvements.
• Develop, author and follow technical plans to meet desired manufacturing objectives.
• Meet quality system requirements for Aerospace applications.
• Adhere to a detailed schedule for a complex engineering and / or manufacturing development work scope.
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.
• Share engineering information, promote open dialogue, and support an inclusive work environment.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Maintain currency and compliance with GE policies, procedures and directives, including vouchering, reporting, operating, environmental and safety practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university (or high school diploma with 4 years of manufacturing experience).

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience in composites manufacturing (i.e.: Braiding technology, Ply shape development, Resin Injection Molding, Autoclave and/or press curing).
• Experience operating within Quality Systems (Ex: AS9100, NADCAP).
• Prior experience in the use of CAD modeling software (Unigraphics preferred).

• 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.

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.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB2

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes