Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Manuf Eng Specialist

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,/

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes across multiple work areas. The role focuses on precision machining, assembly, and special processes to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-efficient results.

You will work cross-functionally to provide tooling, fixtures, equipment, and procedures. Emphasis on root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and adherence to production schedules is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, technology.

Responsibilities

• Determine safe manufacturing processes ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
• Assist supervisors and operators to resolve process problems; drive root cause and permanent corrective actions.
• Evaluate processes via trials; collaborate with design, quality, vendors; observe operators.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

GD&T

CAD/CAM NX

NC Programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

HS diploma with 4+ years in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

NX CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM systems

GE ARAS/CAS/CSF (tools)

Job description

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes for various work areas in EMO. The manufacturing engineer must provide a safe, high quality and cost efficient process for operations. The manufacturing engineer must work with other disciplines to provide tooling, fixtures, equipment and procedures to perform the work specified. Specific focus will be on precision machining, assembly, and other special processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method possible
• Assist Production Supervisors and production employees in resolving manufacturing process problems through a drive to root cause and permanent corrective action
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research trials; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, machining, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Work cross functionally with quality and design engineers to ensure that new processes achieve established metrics
• Translate technical processes and methods to train and empower production employees in the manufacturing techniques required for greatest yield, effectiveness & equipment capability
• Support and meet production schedules, driving productivity, and quality initiatives all within budget boundaries
• Utilize lean principles to improve manufacturing efficiency by optimizing and planning work flow, space requirements, equipment organization and equipment layout.
• Investigate and apply new technology
• Promote and build a positive working relationship with hourly team members

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution (OR a High school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, technology)
• A minimum of 3 years in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, technology

Desired Characteristics

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology
• Knowledgeable in GD&T, print reading
• Knowledge of precision machining – including metal cutting principles, workholding, tool holding, and chip mechanics
• Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM systems such as NX
• Background or understanding of NC Programming
• Familiarity with GE Systems such as ARAS, CAS, CSF, Interax, SSS, eFI
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions using structured methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), five-why, Kepner Tregoe (KT), etc.
• Self-motivated to get the solution with reasonable amount of time and financial support
• Communicate effectively with operators, peers, and management, in both written and oral manners
• Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously
• Six Sigma or equivalent Quality training
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a matrix organization

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace;
• 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: No