Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Evendale

Job Description Summary
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology to create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future. Working here means being part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

• Capability and Development
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  The role involves leveraging expertise in one or more of these areas - advanced machining, non-conventional methods including laser/ECM/EDM, welding, joining, fabrication, composites, ceramics, coatings, additive. Have hands-on experience in developing process methods, tooling and fixtures, programming and running production. Expertise in techniques that go beyond traditional methods to improve hardware producibility at the design phase and process development at the production phase.
• Collaboration with Design Engineering
  : A significant part of the role is working closely with design engineers to ensure that designs are manufacturable. This involves integrating manufacturing process capabilities early in the design cycle to optimize production efficiency and quality.
• Technology Maturation: Contribute to technology roadmaps aligned to product needs, execute on technology projects, mature MRL milestones and support successful deployment at production.
• Production: Working with production shops, ensure process development and planning to enable full rate production meeting quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Supplier Development
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  The role may involve evaluating and developing new suppliers, working with suppliers on process development and production readiness to ensure they can meet the requirements of production quality.
• Should Cost Methods
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  This refers to analyzing and estimating the cost of manufacturing processes to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Design Integration
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  This involves participating in and potentially chairing technical reviews ensuring that manufacturing considerations are incorporated into the design process.
• Uphold safety and quality, fostering a lean culture adopting FLIGHT DECK.

This role is critical in bridging the gap between design and manufacturing, ensuring that innovative designs are both producible and cost-effective while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma /GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical or related experience) +minimum of 3 years of Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical or related experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Domestic travel up to 10-20% or as needed

Desired Characteristics

• 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
• Significant aerospace manufacturing experience with both non-conventional & conventional machining, fabrication, joining, and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Special Process Certifying Agent and/or Nadcap experience
• Prior experience in Aerospace manufacturing processes and materials, component manufacturing and assembly.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Masters degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial/production engineering.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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;…