Job Description Summary

The lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The role will add value by supporting startup of a new process unit and driving unit performance in safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Job Description

General Electric Aviation (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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy in a Process Safety Management (PSM) covered facility.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others
• Proposes different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Facilitation of proper management of changes originating from unit needs
• Lead or assist in delivering technical training to operators
• Initiate projects to improve the process
• Extensive troubleshooting and optimization of the process

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Chemical Engineering).
• Minimum of 3 years of chemical engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience with unit startup and commission activities preferred
• 5-10 years of Chemical Manufacturing experience
• At least 2 years of experience in PSM covered Chemical Manufacturing
• Fundamental understanding of one or more problem-solving methods (RCA, DMAIC, FMEA, etc.).
• Experience working within Lean/Six-Sigma manufacturing systems.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership abilities: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative with cross-functional teams
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Prospective employees at any of our Alabama sites are subject to post-offer/pre-employment drug testing. Employees are also subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.   

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Bonus Plan Eligible
• And more!

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.

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