Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Northstar Aerospace, now part of Avio Aero - a GE Aerospace Company, is a leading independent manufacturer of components and assemblies to the global Aerospace industry. Our principal products include gears and transmissions, accessory gearbox assemblies, rotorcraft drive systems, and other machined and fabricated parts for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. We also provide maintenance and repair and overhaul (MRO) on these platforms.

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides complete Manufacturing Solutions from Technical Planning to Advanced Modeling and CNC programming.  The SME has expert knowledge of manufacturing processes and can define the correct inputs/outputs to these processes.  The SME can provide definition to all disciplines within manufacturing, including development of work instructions, process routings, tooling design, design reviews, and project management.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer has a vast understanding of Customer specifications and can interpret these specifications into internal requirements.  The SME is consulted when arbitration is needed when determining acceptance to standards.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is tasked with developing processes for new and highly complex projects.  The SME will review Customer designs and offer input to improve cost and manufacturability.  The SME will also train staff to these new processes and apply best/safest practices.

The SME will test and implement new technology and help drive efforts to improve the Customer Experience.

This position is in NorthStar’s Engineering Department and reports to the Engineering Manager. The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary but does not directly or indirectly supervise any other employees.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.

• Develop Manufacturing process using 3D models to define each manufacturing sequence.
• Conduct a design review with key stakeholders to identify potential manufacturing defects.
• Perform PFMEA and implement corrective actions.
• Develop in-process drawings and inspection plan to provide process control.
• Develop CNC code with emphasis on error free output, using verification and stock analysis tools.
• Design and develop tooling to support the Manufacturing process.
• Read and interpret blueprints, symbols and geometric tolerances based on military and commercial specifications.
• Provide manufacturing support to shop floor personnel.
• Develop and maintain the production shop floor travelers.
• Investigate and correct quality issues related to the new product. 
• Serve as technical liaison with customer engineering and quality personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not direct the work of any other employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical requirements of this position are listed below.   This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing, and typing.
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.
• Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise.
• The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.
• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of product and/or parts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED                                    

Education Required: BS Degree in Mechanical engineering/ Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Experience Required: Minimum of 10 years of industry experience, preferable in aerospace.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.

• Able to read blueprints and have extensive experience applying GD&T to manufacturing operations.
• Must be extremely competent in CAD/CAM systems, specifically NX12.
• Must have recent programming experience including milling, turning, and in-machine probing.
• Must have recent experience machining aluminum, magnesium, and alloy steels.
• Must have a solid understanding of metal cutting technology.
• Must be computer competent with MS Office, Project, and ERP systems.
• Must be familiar with specifications, and requirements for aerospace component manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable of aerospace welding, heat treatment, machining, and special processes.
• Abide by established policies, plans, methods, procedures, deadlines, and priorities.
• Must be dependable, professional, flexible, have a positive attitude and a solid work history. 

At Northstar, we understand the importance of Total Rewards and offer varied benefit offerings based upon location.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Employee Service Awards (service and recognition)
• Performance Bonus

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 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).

Salary : $98,300 - $163,800