Lead Manufacturing Engineer

-; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer responsible for creating robust processes and supporting production needs. The role includes defining production processes, leading projects, and mentoring new team members. Strong problem-solving skills and a Bachelor's degree are required.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings opportunity

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment.
• Lead projects, managing risks and resource needs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Machining

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible creating robust processes, equipment acquisition, and supporting production cell daily needs. Additional responsibilities include tracking cell manufacturing data to help drive improvements. In this role, you will work on strategic initiatives to develop and meet long term objectives. The individual is also expected to serve as a coach for new team members and may also be a utilized as a subject matter expert.
This role requires understanding of manufacturing processes and strong problem-solving abilities.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Lead projects, managing risks and resource needs.
• Explains information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + minimum of 3 years manufacturing engineering experience

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.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
• Prior experience with machining (milling, turning, EDM, grinding, etc.) of high temperature alloys.
• 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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