NPI Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Ramp-Up

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Evendale, OH seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to design and deploy NPI manufacturing processes, define routings, tooling, inspection plans, and validation activities through ramp-up. You will document standard work, PFMEA, control plans, and support PPAP/FAI activities.

You will partner with Design, Quality, and Programs to ensure manufacturability, lead lean improvements, and drive SQDC results across new product introductions and industrialization projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering (or 4+ years manufacturing experience).
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with NPI, product launches, or industrialization projects.
• Knowledge of standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.
• Familiarity with CAD/PLM, MES, FAI, control plans, and capability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing readiness for NPI parts from concept through ramp-up.
• Translate design intent into manufacturable processes, including routings, work instructions, tooling, and inspection plans; lead PPAP/FAI and capability studies.
• Establish and maintain production documentation (standard work, PFMEA, control plans) aligned with FLIGHT DECK practices.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to influence DFM/ DFA decisions; coordinate with Quality to define inspection strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Support Program Management with technical inputs to schedule, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

NPI / industrialization

CAD/PLM

MES

Quality systems (FAI, control plans)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

High school diploma with 4+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

CAD/PLM

MES

Quality systems (FAI, control plans, capability analysis)

Job description

GE Aerospace in Evendale, OH seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to design and deploy NPI manufacturing processes, define routings, tooling, inspection plans, and validation activities through ramp-up. You will document standard work, PFMEA, control plans, and support PPAP/FAI activities.

You will partner with Design, Quality, and Programs to ensure manufacturability, lead lean improvements, and drive SQDC results across new product introductions and industrialization projects.