Value Process Engineer

Y99000 General Electric Company; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Lafayette, Indiana seeks a Value Process Engineer to drive excellence in engine assembly and test. You will own tooling, troubleshoot shop-floor issues, and serve as a special process expert in torque, chilling, and heating, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.

You will write equipment specs, lead ordering, runoffs, and installations, act as liaison to equipment manufacturers, and push RCCA-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to communicate with senior leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of engine hardware modules, tooling, and best practices used in assembly.
• Write equipment specifications, lead ordering, machine runoffs, installations, and final acceptance.
• Serve as technical liaison to equipment manufacturers, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Troubleshoot shop-floor issues and drive RCCA’s and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Torque procedures

Problem solving

Special tooling

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Torque equipment

Hydraulic systems

Calibration devices

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary This role as a Value Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving excellence within the Assembly and Test Organization by demonstrating leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes. In this position, you will leverage your expertise to solve complex technical challenges, develop and execute objectives for yourself and your team, and effectively communicate progress and outcomes to leadership. You will have a direct impact on both short-term and long-term business goals. This role is centered on supporting engine assembly processes at GE Aerospace's Lafayette Engine Facility. Key responsibilities include owning tool ordering, trouble shooting shop floor issues, owning technology, as well as serving as a special process expert in areas such as torque, chilling, and heating. Your contributions will ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) are met, with safety always being the top priority.

Job Description Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of the various engine hardware modules, how engine hardware is assembled, standard types of special tooling utilized in these operations and best practices followed throughout assembly. Ability to execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures Ability to write equipment specifications, lead ordering, machine runoffs, installations and final acceptance. Be the technical liaison to equipment manufacturers providing technical direction and assuring on-time machine/equipment delivery. Aid in troubleshooting issues that arise on the shop floor while driving RCCA’s and process improvements Knowledge and experience with torque procedures and tooling, standard lift protocols, quality systems, calibration procedures, heating/cooling applications, contamination/cleanliness protocols and FAI requirements Understanding of standard engine hardware damage, causes, correct actions and solutions. Experienced with interpreting special tool drawings, parts lists, change/modification mechanisms, navigation through the various systems and understanding of the correct contacts. Working knowledge of common measurement devices and instruments Develop knowledge of computer-controlled torque equipment Experienced with interpreting Engine hardware drawings, parts lists, navigation through the various systems and understanding of the correct contacts. Develop understanding of basic hydraulic systems.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing, assembly, or aerospace experience + minimum of 3 years engineering, technician, or relevant equivalent experience in a related industry. Desired: Ability to work in a self-directed team environment and effectively perform under pressure Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization Ability to learn new tasks and take on varied responsibilities Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems Solid oral and written communication skills. Experience creating presentations and communicating to senior leadership Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, torque, air/oil flow measurement and calibration devices and systems Shop environment experience (specifically jet engine assembly/test) strongly desired 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.