Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Additive Process Owner

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

This position is for the Lead Manufacturing Engineer role within Dayton Cores & Castings cores engineering team. As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for process engineering and development of additive technologies related to the proprietary ceramic core production processes. You will lead engineering experiments/analysis, parameter/tolerance establishment, and process standards and documentation to drive improved process control, and ultimately final product yield improvement. You will collaborate very closely with Product Owners within cores engineering team, as well as business leaders to drive operational and quality improvements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily monitoring and control of the additive process steps through material and equipment testing, planning/analysis of process development trials, and process set-up and qualification strategies
• Utilize process data and SPC control to visualize process health and trends so that potential problems may be address proactively
• Lead engineering experiments (DOE) to evaluate influence and interactions of process variables/parameters to optimize process set-up for yield improvement of final product
• Lead development of Process Control Plan in area of responsibility ensuring clearly understood relationships between process inputs, process outputs, and product characteristics
• Responsible for maintenance strategies and continuous improvement of additive equipment, which may include leading large capital projects
• Clearly document process standards into Manufacturing Operation Sheets, including parameters/tolerances, work steps, and key points for quality
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to identify root causes to yield challenges and support improvements with expertise in your responsible area
• Collaborate with OEM suppliers on technology roadmaps and improvements to efficiency and maintenance of additive equipment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Material Science, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of product, process, and/or quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment)
• At least 3 additional years of product, process, and/or quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience leading process development in an Aerospace, Automotive, or Chemical Engineering industry as a hands-on process engineer
• Experience in engineering additive or plastic materials including raw materials, material properties, formulation development and control, and testing methods
• Experience in using statistical tools/concepts to analyze data (e.g. Minitab, Cpk, VBA, ANOVA, Excel) to lead data-driven problem solving and true root cause identification
• Experience independently planning, executing, and analyzing engineering design of experiments
• Experience leading small teams (peers or direct reports) and influencing cross-functional stakeholder teams to achieve consensus on direction
• Ability to prioritize and manage time supporting multiple core/engine programs and shop projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated with ability to identify problems/opportunities and work independently and within the team to drive solutions
• Identifies risks and potential problems before they arise and effective at implementing solutions proactively
• 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.

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.

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).