Lead manufacturing engineer

GE Aerospace; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time-off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an engineering professional to manage high-complexity aerospace machining processes. The role oversees process conformity, quality, and design sustainment within a Lean production setting.

Collaboration with operators and cross-functional teams is essential to drive continuous improvement and meeting performance targets. The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and several years of manufacturing experience, with emphasis on leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field plus 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Lean production environments.
• Ability to lead quality improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Applies machining knowledge to ensure process conformity and quality.
• Operates within a Lean environment with standard work and 5S cadence.
• Communicates with machine operators to gather insights and drive improvements.
• Supports tooling, material flow, and prescribed methods of completing operations.
• Leads cross-functional projects and problem-solving initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma / GED with 4+ years manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with high complexity aerospace machining manufacturing processes. Responsible for departmental engineering operations that include product quality, machine programming, process design & sustainment and planning utilizing professional technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but integrates with cross-functional team through established policies and review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.)

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Utilizes in-depth machining knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute process conformity and quality.
• Understands and operates within a Lean production environment, focusing on standard work, action planning, problem solving, and 5S through Engineering operational cadences.
• Communicates with machine operators, integrating their knowledge and ideas into product and process improvements.
• Has knowledge of best practices and integrates with the value stream, including material flow, tooling, and the prescribed methods of completing operations.
• Utilizes expert judgment and technical ability to propose improved solutions outside of set parameters to address complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
• Utilized advanced communication skills to integrate with cross-functional teams on technical projects and advanced problem solving.
• Shares knowledge and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Leads quality improvement projects designed to improve product yield and improved conformity to design specifications.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributesconstructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• 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

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, 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