Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Manuf Eng Specialist

General Electric; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to join a dynamic production environment. This role offers the chance to take ownership of hardware and be part of a transformative process that embraces lean principles. You will work closely with senior leadership, focusing on process improvements and quality metrics while enjoying opportunities for professional growth. This position is ideal for someone eager to learn and contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions. If you have a passion for engineering and a drive for excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with 4 years experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and hardware.
• Improve KPIs related to safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

CNC machining

TIG welding

vertical/horizontal lathe

milling

heat treat

brazing

process control

lean manufacturing

problem solving

analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High school diploma with 4 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist will work in a production shop environment and serve as manufacturing engineer, learning the processes, hardware, specs, and quality requirements. You will have hardware ownership as ME with midframe and/or component hardware of a midframe. Green Cell is also a Model line and will be undergoing a transformation during 2025 which will expose them to lean principles and techniques. This is an invaluable opportunity to be in a dynamic area with regular report outs and visibility to senior leadership. Manufacturing Engineer will be coached and given autonomy to have a fulfilling role with plenty of opportunity to learn and grow. High opportunity area for RCCA and process improvement.

KPIs include (safety) improvement of I&I's, (quality) first time yield improvements and Cost of Quality (rework and scrap), (delivery) midframes shipped, (inventory) reduction of aged WIP, (productivity) process improvements to increase efficiency. Quantifiable job outcomes include reducing cost of quality (rework and scrap) by 50% year over year, reduce MRB (Material Review Board) line items by 25% year over year, reduce aged WIP greater than 365 days to $0, support a zero I&I safety culture, and production ramp to 15 and then 20 midframes per week.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
2. 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.
3. Uses judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but 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.
4. 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

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or (a high school diploma with at least 4 years of experience) manufacturing setting.
2. A minimum of 3 additional years of experience in manufacturing/production.
3. GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience is permitted.

Desired Characteristics

1. Advanced experience in manufacturing or production.
2. Experience with CNC machining, TIG welding, vertical/horizontal lathe, milling, heat treat, brazing.
3. Process control, Improvement & escape prevention, Technical requirements & process control, GD&T, blueprint reading, problem solving, lean manufacturing.
4. Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
5. Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
6. Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
7. Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
8. Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

The base pay range for this position is 96,400-160,900. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on March 18, 2025.

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.

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