Lead Manufacturing Engineer

General Electric; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to drive improvements in production processes. This role involves ownership of critical manufacturing components and the opportunity to implement lean principles to enhance efficiency. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of safety and productivity, contributing to significant cost reductions and operational excellence. Join a team that values growth and professional development, where your contributions will have a measurable impact on the success of projects and the organization as a whole.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of manufacturing experience required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/production is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of technical disciplines and apply it.
• Support ergonomic/safety improvements and productivity enhancements.

Skills

CNC machining

TIG welding

problem solving

lean manufacturing

blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High school diploma with manufacturing experience

Tools

vertical lathe

horizontal lathe

milling machine

fabrication tools

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist will work in a production shop environment and serve as manufacturing product engineer. The role will have hardware ownership of an afterburner component. The role will provide exposure to lean principles and techniques as we redesign and improve our processes and lay-out. Opportunity for growth within the department and within GE.

Impacts departmental operations and responsible for ergonomic/safety improvements, FTY, inactive hardware, aged WIP, cost of quality (CoQ) and productivity/efficiency improvements. Quantifiable job outcomes include supporting a 0-injury culture, reducing CoQ by 50% YoY, reduce aged WIP greater than 365 days to $0, and support delivery for a $66M business.

**Job Description**

**Roles and Responsibilities**

+ 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.

+ Uses judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters with 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.

+ 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 with at least 4 years of experience) manufacturing setting.

+ A minimum of 3 additional years of experience in manufacturing/production

+ GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience is permitted

**Desired Characteristics**

+ Advanced experience in manufacturing or production.

+ Experience with CNC machining, resistance welding, TIG welding, vertical/horizontal lathe, milling, heat treat, brazing, fabrication

+ Process control, Improvement & escape prevention, Technical requirements & process control, GD&T, blueprint reading, problem solving, lean manufacturing

+ 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.

_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.