Lead Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. Here, you will do work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.

The Lead Process Engineer at our West Chester, Ohio site is involved in the manufacturing process. In this role, you will impact departmental operations and be responsible for planning/execution.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop best practices, procedures, and innovative solutions related to additive manufacturing
• Lead process development related to additive support design, CNC machine setup and programming, and support and stock removal
• Program CNC equipment and machine parts in a low volume, high mix environment
• Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes (CNC machining) from inception through to start up
• Industrialize by reducing cost and time for an eventual handoff to a high-volume facility
• Train team of machinists and programmers in machining processes, best practices, and procedures
• Manufacture, source, or specify all required fixturing and tooling
• Develop, author, and audit process specific work instructions
• Perform risk assessments such as PFMEA
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions
• Advise design team and manufacturing engineers on support designs and stock additions
• Create machine environments and support setup of new CNC equipment from delivery to full rate production

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of CNC manufacturing experience)
• At least an additional 3 years of CNC manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics:

• CAM/CAD experience, particularly Unigraphics NX.
• Experience/ knowledge of CNC machining processes including 5+ years' experience in machining and programming
• Experience machining/programming 5 axis mills
• Formal GD&T training or 5+ year's experience in GD&T
• Experience with interpreting technical drawings
• Experience machining common aerospace materials like Inconel, aluminum, and titanium.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining CNC equipment
• Experience assessing processes, taking measurements, interpreting data, and documenting results
• Experience with additive manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma experience and/or formal training.
• 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

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

Compensation Grade

LPB2

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes