CMC Value Process Engineer (Product Engineer)

Job Description SummaryGeneral Electric Aerospace (GEA) is a leader in the industrialization of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for the manufacture of military and commercial jet engines. CMC’s are a technological breakthrough in advanced materials that enables a revolutionary change in the engine’s fuel efficiency, performance and emissions through lower density and fuel burn at increased temperature. GEA’s commitment to the development of CMC technology began in 2001 and has reached realization in 2016 with first deliveries of the LEAP engine for commercial narrow body airliners. Orders for LEAP, which features a CMC shroud component, have now reached 40,000 in number, reflecting the success of this product. GEA’s commitment to the implementation of CMC technology continues with the GE9X engine, the first commercial engine to incorporate multiple CMC components. The first flight powered by GE9X engines was completed in January of 2020. These examples are just the beginning for the opportunities that CMC’s create to transform the aviation industry and GEA is positioned to play a lead role in that revolution.
The CMC Value Process Engineer (Product Engineer) will lead the strategic management of process improvements, stability, and growth across Commercial and Military product lines to meet site goals. This is a product engineering role that will focus primarily on the CMC 9X nozzles. The VPE will develop and utilize processes that assure the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, delivered in accordance with schedule commitments. The VPE will navigate start to finish product ownership, from contributions to blueprint development through completed parts, with a heavy focus on change management and flow-down. VPEs will work collaboratively with Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations and Design Engineering, as well as cross-site collaboration with external stakeholders. This is an LPB Band Position.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support plant safety policies and objectives
• Serve as plant focal for product engineering management of 9X ozzles
• Drive APQP, NPI and MOC Activities in support of new and existing programs. This includes coordinating activities between external and internal stakeholders
• Work with process engineers on projects that span multiple operations to make sure there is strong communication and project planning
• Serve as the lead on projects and initiatives that span multiple operations
• Take responsibility for the part routings and operational sequencing
• Drive goals in support of plant and PE team objectives
• Support GE FLIGHT DECK problem solving and behaviors
• Key Contributor and leader for any specialized team working on quality or costing for your program
• Accountable for driving special projects to ensure effective industrialization, lean, yield, cost, cycle & production improvements
• Responsible for driving/supporting process stability projects across the multiple operations to improve overall capability
• Articulate progression of projects and/or programs to all facets of the business, including technicians, process engineers, site leadership & executive business leaders, ensuring efforts support business goals & objectives.
• Work to ensure consistent and timely communication between the different functions in the IPT, both internal and external to Asheville

Qualifications / Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s Degree accredited  college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience) 
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing/engineering experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong mathematical, analytical, communication (written/oral) & presentation skills.
• Ability to differentiate & manage competing priorities
• Proven history of sense of urgency in supporting production needs.
• Working knowledge of software programs used to calculate process/product capabilities
• Working knowledge of APQP
• Ability to adapt to business needs & flexibility in changing priorities
• Proven track record of effective training & mentoring of others
• Strong acumen in executive level communications & engagement
• Knowledge of GE FLIGHT DECK or LEAN manufacturing principles, experience, passion & demonstrated track record of implementation
• Experience working cohesively with Certifying Agents, Controlled Title Holders and/or Leadership teams
• Proven track record of engaged / collaborative leadership delivering results.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects with established project management 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.

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.

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