Manufacturing Specialist - Product Process and Equipment

GE Aerospace; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Arkansas City is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist / Propulsion Engineer. This role involves developing work scopes for engines, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with engineers. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 10 years in manufacturing or engineering. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers competitive compensation and relocation assistance, contingent upon U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and methodology usage.

Responsibilities

• Develop engine work scopes that meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with quality and design engineers.
• Provide technical responses to customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Problem-solving

Ability to analyze problems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

High School Diploma / GED with relevant experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

This Manufacturing Specialist / Propulsion Engineer develops Work Scopes for customer engines, dispositions engine hardware, and become a subject matter expert on jet propulsion for the CFM56, CF34-8, CF34-10, PP20, CT7, T700, and F110 engine programs. The position must provide a safe, high quality and cost-efficient product for our customers, while working in conjunction with other areas in the Strother Field manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop incoming engine work scopes that meet customer needs, adhering to contract demands
• Work cross functionally with quality and design engineers to ensure that new processes achieve established metrics
• Provide technical responses and recommendations to customers as well as internal business units
• Support and meet production schedules and quality initiatives all within budget boundaries
• Investigate hardware and work closely with design engineering to resolve hardware issues and submit Deviation Requests
• Promote and build a positive working relationship with all members of the site
• Mentorship with CR engineering community on manual interpretation and verification of proper procedures and conformity.
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in computer skill and MS Office

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution with a minimum of 10 years in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or technology OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 14 years in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or 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
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions using structured methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), five-why, etc.
• 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

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes