Repair Tooling Design Leader

Job Description Summary

The Repair Tooling Design Leader is a technical engineering leader responsible for creating, maintaining, and supporting all repair special inspection tooling for engine component repair. Position includes activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions, and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Uses experience to make judgments and provide guidance to team members.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, and/or evaluation of assigned repair special tooling using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical engineering for products.
• Develop or expand upon in-depth knowledge of repair of engine components. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses experience to make judgments and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve more challenging tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Developing and improving upon repair special tooling processes and requirements.
• Knowing customer requirements and CTQs.
• Monitoring schedule, cost, and quality of design deliverables.
• Supporting manufacturers through builds.
• Validating and troubleshooting equipment on the shop floor.
• Working special projects to improve design processes and quality.
• Occasional travel to support tooling validations or issues.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of mechanical or manufacturing engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or repair-related processes experience

Desired Characteristics and Experiences

• Proficient in design, test and analysis tools and systems
• Proficient in Stress analysis / stack-up
• Experience in the design of repair special tooling
• Experience in aerospace component repair manufacturing processes
• Manufacturing processes understanding/experience
• Experience in use of machine workholding of engine hardware from piece parts to complex assemblies
• Experience in use of repair processes including Flame, Arc, Plasma Spray, HVOF, HVAF, Chem clean, FPI, NDT, surface treatment, thermal spray, paint, machining, composites, welding, additive, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate numerous projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Established project management skills
• PC proficiency
• 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

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