What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Manufacturing Specialist 1 position at GE?
Job Description Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will support various projects related to the development and industrialization of manufacturing processes in the Edison Works Supply Chain. They will be responsible for maintaining daily operations within the lab with a focus on machine/equipment operation, Environmental Health and Safety, facilities, and various project work. This individual will be self-directed and hands-on with capability to manage multiple tasks within a day, prioritize short term needs requiring immediate attention, and work projects of moderate complexity.Job Description
In this role, you will:
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple pieces of equipment within facility to enable delivery of development/prototype hardware, and low-rate production hardware
Coordinate with site Environmental Health and Safety representatives to ensure safe working conditions within the lab including adherence to EHS regulations
Proactively monitor lab facilities daily to maintain successful and efficient operation. Work with GE Facilities team, Union personnel, and outside contractors on facilities issues, improvements, and scheduled maintenance
Lead initiatives focused on operational process improvements and 5S activities
Lead team meetings focused on daily operations, quality, and EHS
Work with engineers to complete assigned projects including development and documentation of process improvements
Develop, author and follow technical plans to meet desired manufacturing objectives
Meet quality system requirements for Aerospace applications
Adhere to a detailed schedule for a complex engineering and / or manufacturing development work scope
Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives
Share engineering information, promote open dialogue, and support an inclusive work environment
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Maintain currency and compliance with GE policies, procedures and directives, including vouchering, reporting, operating, environmental and safety practices
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or high school diploma with 4 years of manufacturing experience).
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
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
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes