AddressJob Description Summary
The Industrial Engineering Leader is part of the Supply Chain Lean Operations Group and is supporting the DCC (Dayton Casting and Cores) operations. This person is tasked with the industrialization management of the current production processes at DCC.Dayton Cores and Castings (DCC) is a GE Aerospace manufacturing shop that makes HPT Airfoil Cores and Castings. We are a low-rate production shop that develops the leading edge of airfoil technology to deliver value through new product introduction and manufacturing industrialization.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and manage industrial project timelines, and ensure the tasks are accomplished timely.
- Develop equipment specifications based on technical criteria and quality requirements.
- Understand current yield performance and translate the quality data into equipment requirements to ensure future desires yield.
- Manage the supplier selection process, including technical capabilities and adherence to the budget targets.
- Successfully interface with the DCC leadership team, including the technical team, quality team and production team.
- Develop industrial layout, standard work and industrial strategy based on lean manufacturing concepts.
- Successfully lead the equipment development process, from the start up at the vendor location to the integration at the DCC plant.
- Utilize problem solving methodologies to find new solutions to difficult technical challenges that impact both yield and cost.
- Develop expertise in own function of ceramics and/or casting technology.
- Influence others to ensure delivery by partnering with other parts of the organization.
- Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and question conflicting data for analysis. Use multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
- Use data to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university {or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of equipment development (specification, building, procurement of industrial equipment) experience}
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation or Materials Engineering
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering
- Demonstrated knowledge with industrial injection molding
- Experience developing and installing production processes
- Models the GE Behaviors (Humility, Transparency, Focus): this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement
- Results orientation – must deliver sustainable results
- Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a leadership perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement
- Able to influence others – must be able to inform, convince, and persuade other using lean to drive sustainable results
- Customer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgency
- Knowledge of and experience applying lean in transactional and shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems)
- Experience with NPI development is an advantage
- Experience with Airfoils, Ceramics, and/or Castings is an advantage
- Experience with Additive technology is an advantage
- 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
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.
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 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
