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Manufacturing Engineer - Automation Systems & Reliability

GE Aerospace
Auburn, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2025
Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. Here, you will do work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.

The Manufacturing Engineer - Automation Systems & Reliability position at our Auburn, Alabama site is a cross-functional role with a focus on identifying and implementing process improvement and problem solving using digital solutions to encourage data driven decisions for machine and process health and improvements. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing process and equipment knowledge with entry to mid-level skillset in programming, database queries, and computer applications.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Support shop floor to deliver business results while encouraging input from area personnel working within a self-directed workforce (Teaming) environment
  • Program and maintain robotic and control systems, including troubleshooting and resolving any issues that may arise
  • Provide hardware and software systems engineering support for a wide range of existing measurement, control, and test systems. Support Quality and Manufacturing personnel in continuous improvement efforts
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance, Tech, and Quality Support Teams:
    • Network all available machines to include in OEE uptime
    • Develop and implement machine data-driven preventative maintenance strategies supporting the elimination of waste within the maintenance activities for connected assets
    • Manage and support issues with DNC program transfer, serving as the focal for engaging DT or internal support groups when necessary
    • Monitor, analyze, identify, and implement performance improvements to increase the efficiency and productivity of our manufacturing processes, including reducing cycle times
    • Track and analyze OEE data to identify areas for improvement
  • Stay current with the latest technologies and advancements in the field to ensure that systems are up-to-date and operating at optimal levels
  • Provide training and support to operators, maintenance, and technical personnel as needed
  • Confer with production team, management, quality engineering, and other support staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
  • Support the lean and cultural transformation vision
Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience)

Desired Characteristics

  • Basic scripting and coding skills with programming language such as C#, Python, PLC programming with the desire to learn advanced techniques
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to multi-task and productively manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Familiarity with machine networking and connectivity
  • Machine intelligent monitoring and connectivity software such as MT Connect, OPC UA, FOCUS
  • FANUC robot programming proficiency
  • Experience using CAD/CAE modeling software
  • Knowledge of ISO/AS quality standards
  • 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 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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