Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Non-Conventional Machining

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer role will provide non-conventional machining process capability and development associated with Edison Works Advanced Programs. The primary responsibility of this role will collaborate with design engineering to develop producible designs incorporating manufacturing process capability and technology maturation early in the design cycle. During the production cycle, the responsibility will be to work with manufacturing shop engineers to develop a robust production process meeting quality, delivery and cost metrics. Additional activities may include supplier development, technical training, costing methods and design board integration.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Non-Conventional Machining Process Capability and Development : The role involves leveraging expertise in advanced machining techniques to improve hardware producibility at the conceptual design phase and process development during production phase. This could include processes like electrical discharge machining (EDM), laser machining, waterjet cutting, Chemical Milling, or other specialized manufacturing technologies.
• 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: Develop technology roadmaps aligned to product needs, execute on technology projects, mature MRL milestones and lead 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 : 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 : This refers to analyzing and estimating the cost of manufacturing processes to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Design Integration: This involves participating in and potentially chairing technical reviews ensuring that manufacturing considerations are incorporated into the design process.
• Technical Training & Mentoring : Provide advanced training to technical teams, capture best practices and bring industry know-how to our programs.
• Leadership: during reviews, discussions and meetings with the stakeholders and customers, navigating business processes and managing risks.
• 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 5 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.
• Experience with exotic alloys
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards and APQP.
• Ability to work independently and within a Team environment.
• Strong communication skills

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.

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB3

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 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: No