Senior Process Engineer - Vacuum Expert

General Electric; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead advancements in vacuum systems technology. This role involves troubleshooting, mentoring, and supporting operations to enhance efficiency in manufacturing processes. With a focus on continuous improvement, the successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and innovations in vacuum technology. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge developments in the aerospace sector, ensuring operational excellence and driving forward the future of aviation.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 5+ years in process/chemical or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with industrial vacuum systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot vacuum systems and related problems.
• Develop training related to vacuum systems for engineers and technicians.

Skills

Vacuum Systems Expertise

Process Engineering

Troubleshooting Skills

Lean and Six Sigma Awareness

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma with 10 years experience

Tools

FMEA Tools

Root Cause Analysis Tools

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

General Electric Aerospace is a leader in the industrialization of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for the manufacture of military and commercial jet engines. CMC’s are a technological breakthrough in advanced materials that enables a revolutionary change in the engine’s fuel efficiency, performance and emissions due to their low weight and high temperature resistance. GEA’s commitment to the development of CMC technology began in 2001 and has reached realization in 2016 with first deliveries of the LEAP engine for commercial narrow body airliners. Orders for LEAP, which features a CMC shroud component, have now reached beyond 40,000 in number, reflecting the success of this product. GE’s commitment to the implementation of CMC technology continues with the GE9X engine, the first commercial engine to incorporate multiple CMC components. The first flight powered by GE9X engines was completed in January of 2020. These examples are just the beginning for the opportunities that CMC’s create to transform the aviation industry and GEA is positioned to play a lead role in that revolution

The GE Aerospace Huntsville site is seeking candidates for a Senior Process Engineer position in the Tape Process Engineering group. The intent for the position is to serve as process expert for vacuum systems supporting the ITC (Inline Tow Coating) area. In ITC, reactive chemical vapor deposition occurs at high vacuum (<5 Torr). This role will serve as the subject matter expert in vacuum pumping systems as well as in the piping systems (appropriate types of fittings, connections, etc.).

**Job Description**

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to support the operations area in : 1) troubleshooting vacuum systems and vacuum related problems, 2) interacting with Maintenance and Reliability teams to insure proper maintenance and PM’s, 3) serving as a resource and mentor to advance the knowledge of the operations teams (engineers and technicians). The Senior Process Engineer will also be a key resource for Capital Project teams and will help problem solve/ improve systems to support OEE advancement programs.

**Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Own and maintain conductance models for ITC reactors, exhaust systems, and vacuum pumping systems..

+ Understand choke points for the piping and vacuum systems/ develop improvements to help support OEE programs.

+ Partner with manufacturing to insure good leak detection practices and troubleshooting standards.

+ Stay aware and up to date on advancements in vacuum system technology and steward improvements relative to the systems at Huntsville. This includes pumping technologies as well as instrumentation technologies.

+ Develop training related to vacuum systems for engineers and technicians.

+ Work with Maintenance and Reliability to set up appropriate PM and maintenance practices relative to vacuum systems.

+ Serve as vacuum subject matter expert for Process FMEA documents.

+ Serve as vacuum subject matter expert for PHA’s and MOC approval.

+ Play key role in identifying and implementing design improvements to vacuum systems.

+ Support capital expansion teams as subject matter expert for vacuum systems.

+ Support and/or lead RCA’s.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum 10 years of chemical industry experience)

+ Minimum of 5 years of process/chemical or manufacturing engineering experience

**Desired Characteristics**

+ Minimum B.S. in Engineering in either Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university

+ Greater than 10 years experience working in chemical industry.

+ Greater than 5 years working with industrial vacuum systems preferred (ex. liquid ring vacuum pumps, mechanical boosters, vacuum jets and associated systems).

+ Experience in PSM facilities a plus.

+ Familiarity with tools such as FMEA’s and root cause failure analysis.

+ Lean and Six Sigma awareness a plus.

+ Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences including technicians, counterparts, and upper management.

+ Experience with pressure drop calculations as it pertains to vacuum systems.

+ Process Controls Knowledge.

+ Experience with interpreting and applying engineering standards for piping and instrumentation systems.

_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

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.