Lead Manufacturing Engineer

-; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to enhance production processes and improve efficiency in a hands-on environment. This role offers opportunities for career development within a dynamic team focused on lean principles. Candidates should have a strong technical background, with a focus on problem-solving and process improvements, to contribute to the growth of the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing/production.
• Advanced experience in manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Propose solutions for ergonomic and safety improvements.
• Support departmental operations with productivity enhancements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Requirements

Process Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

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 . 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