Job Description Summary

Polymer Matrix Composites Process Engineer will own all aspects of thermal process(es) within the assigned functional area and drive the strategic management of process improvements, stability and growth of thermal processes.

Job Description

Job Description

• Equipment – specification, qualifications, technical owner, TPM implementation, reliability engineering

• APQP process owner for assigned area of responsibility

• Tooling & Supplies – NPI development, design, test, life Cycle management, vendor management, yield improvements

• Process Improvements/Industrialization for existing and NPI processes

• Yield Improvement Projects – equipment, processes, and tooling design

• Management of Change – process optimization and capacity analysis

• Training and Empowering of Technicians – supporting the team environment

• Consumable specification and capacity planning

• OEE - Overall Equipment Effectiveness

• PFMEA RPN reduction projects

• Driving root cause/corrective action (RCCA)

• Support lean activities with a Six Sigma mindset

• Drive APQP, NPI and MOC Activities in support of new and existing programs within assigned functional area. This includes coordinating activities between external and internal stakeholders

• Accountable for driving projects to ensure effective industrialization, lean, yield, cost, cycle & production improvements

• Work boundlessly within the organization and the PE Team to ensure that policies and procedures are consistent

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned/as needed to support 24x7 manufacturing processes

• Work to ensure consistent and timely communication between the different functions in the IPT, both internal and external to Batesville Composites Operations

Qualifications / Requirements:

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

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing/process engineering/composites experience

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Desired Characteristics:

• Proficiency in AutoCad and/or CAD/CAM/CAE such as Siemens NX

• Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings / specifications and translate to manufacturing systems, programing and process development

• Willingness to work in a boundary-less fashion & within a team environment, partnering with both hourly & exempt employees in a highly collaborative work environment with can-do attitude

• Willingness to work off-shift, respond to off-hours / on call / as needed in order to respond to equipment / process breakdown, issues, to minimize production disruption

• LEAN manufacturing experience & passion

• Background in Composite Polymer Matrix Composites processes, methods, design and/or manufacturing

• Demonstrated experience in thermal processing of CMCs.

• Knowledge of safety agency regulations, ISO and/or quality procedures

• 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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

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.