What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composites Emerging Technologies Engineer position at GE Aerospace?
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Job Description Summary
The role is focused on leading the execution of a new or advanced manufacturing technology development initiative across GE Aerospace. This includes owning the development of the advance manufacturing process/technology, proving the solution to be valid or technically feasible, managing funding, and program managing the multi-year development.
Technologies being developed include (but not limited to) 3D Weave and Hybrid Matrix Composites. These technologies being developed support both new NTI/NPI demands as well as legacy cost-out needs.
Seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer with the ability to lead and influence a new development to meet functional, business, and broad company objectives.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Composites Emerging Technologies Engineer will demonstrate program leadership and accountable for functional, manufacturing, and broad company objectives. In this role you will own the technology roadmap for one or more technologies, drive Flight Deck culture, manage complex manufacturing and development issues, and be involved in both short and long-term planning to ensure the on time delivery of the new technology.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
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.
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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
The role is focused on leading the execution of a new or advanced manufacturing technology development initiative across GE Aerospace. This includes owning the development of the advance manufacturing process/technology, proving the solution to be valid or technically feasible, managing funding, and program managing the multi-year development.
Technologies being developed include (but not limited to) 3D Weave and Hybrid Matrix Composites. These technologies being developed support both new NTI/NPI demands as well as legacy cost-out needs.
Seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer with the ability to lead and influence a new development to meet functional, business, and broad company objectives.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Composites Emerging Technologies Engineer will demonstrate program leadership and accountable for functional, manufacturing, and broad company objectives. In this role you will own the technology roadmap for one or more technologies, drive Flight Deck culture, manage complex manufacturing and development issues, and be involved in both short and long-term planning to ensure the on time delivery of the new technology.
- Provide leadership and technical direction for a specific technology development with significant business impact using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements
- Provide manufacturing consultation and input on practices and standards, including initial development needs and cost predictions to aid in key strategic decisions.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional team meetings including design engineering, quality, materials and manufacturing with a goal of defining requirements for the new technology.
- Work collaboratively with Design and Systems Engineering teams, GRC, production and global sites to formulate technical solutions and strategies that align with long term business objectives.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
- Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews, while communicating with the customer or program manager to assure a robust technology will be able to be delivered.
- Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions
- Serve as a recognized leader in defining the state of the art in own technical specialty to anticipate, develop and apply technology to current and future business opportunities
- Partner with Design Boards, Manufacturing pyramids and TRL owners to industrialize design and technologies
- Develop strategies and standard work for the implementation of new technologies and processes related to manufacturing of parts.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and a FLIGHT DECK mentality within the manufacturing organization.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Manufacturing and / or Engineering experience)
- Minimum of 5 years Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited College or University
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant Manufacturing and / or Engineering experience (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing and / or Engineering experience experience)
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Experience in designing and manufacturing 3D Woven Composites
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited College or University
- Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Previous development hardware ownership
- Previous technology development experience
- Experience with manufacturing specifications
- Experience with machine bid/buy specifications
- Working experience with GE Aerospace quality system
- Ability to guide and lead others not in a direct reporting relationship
- Ability to execute with new and unclear requirements & goals
- Ability to work in a matrix organization
- Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
- Strong oral and written 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.
#LI-EM1
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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