Manufacturing Process Engineer

Y99000 General Electric Company; Town of Rutland (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in the United States seeks a manufacturing engineer focused on turbine engine components. The role emphasizes executing manufacturing processes using NC milling, lathes, and grinders with up to five axes, coordinating with equipment suppliers, and guiding production teams.

Candidates should bring a strong technical background, the ability to propose solutions with guidance, and experience in setting goals for shop floor teams. A performance bonus plan is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years manufacturing experience + 3 years manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with NC milling machines, lathes and grinders, up to 5 axes
• Knowledge of NC controls: Haas, Fanuc, Hurco, Okuma

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing processes execution with some autonomy within standard practices.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and apply it to policy/strategy within the team.
• Lead or contribute to project plans of moderate impact involving multiple functions to improve production.
• Provide technical leadership and training plans for production resources.
• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment and validate new designs/tools on the shop floor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Haas controls

Fanuc controls

Hurco controls

Okuma controls

Job description

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require 4 year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work. 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 some level of 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. 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 Responsible for manufacturing processes, of turbine engine components, utilizing NC milling machines, lathes and grinders with up to 5 axis of control. Knowledge and experience with NC controls including Haas, Fanuc, HURCO and Okuma. Write equipment specifications, lead ordering, machine run-offs, installation, and final acceptance. Be the technical liaison to equipment manufacturers to ensure on time delivery of equipment. Provide technical leadership and training plans for production technical resources. Set goals and expectations for a team of skilled individuals to drive shop floor support and assist on improvement projects. Develop and execute on project plans of moderate impact often involving multiple support functions to accomplish. Communicate targets and achievements across all levels of the business. Aid in troubleshooting machining process or machine related issues, using root cause analysis to implement solutions. Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience + minimum of 3 years manufacturing engineering experience

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

Salary and Bonus

The salary range for this position is $ 80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

Benefits

• 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.

Sponsor Information

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.

Eligibility

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 At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.