Job Description Summary

The Value Process Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes within the Assembly and Test Organization. In this role, you will utilize your experience to solve technical problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, communicate regularly and effectively to leadership, and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals. The role focuses on supporting engine assembly build processes for GE Aviation development, production, and overhaul engine assembly facilities around the world through best practice development and leveraging.
This role will be on-site only.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of all various assembly processes, material handling and torque applications techniques throughout the full build of the engine
• Aid in troubleshooting the various Assembly processes, special tooling applications and best practices
• Develop strong understanding of the various engine hardware modules, with how engine hardware is assembled, standard types of special tooling utilized in these operations and best practices followed throughout assembly.
• Knowledge and experience with standard lift protocols, quality systems, calibration procedures, heating/cooling applications, contamination/cleanliness protocols and FAI requirements
• Understand standard engine hardware damage, causes, corrective actions and solutions
• Develop proficiency in data transfer and retrieval of torque data to/from the assembly shop floor unit to assembly servers
• Has experience with interpreting special tool drawings, parts lists, change/modification mechanisms, navigation through the various systems and understanding of the correct contacts
• Working knowledge of common measurement devices and instruments
• Develop knowledge of computer-controlled torque equipment
• Experience with interpreting Engine hardware drawings, parts lists, navigation through the various systems and understanding of the correct contacts.
• Develop understanding of basic hydraulic systems
• Ability to execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Ability to write equipment specifications, lead ordering, machine runoffs, installations and final acceptance. Be the technical liaison to equipment manufacturers providing technical direction and assuring on-time machine/equipment delivery

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Characteristics

• 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
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Experience creating presentations and communicating to senior leadership
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, torque, air/oil flow measurement and calibration devices and systems
• Shop environment experience (specifically jet engine assembly/test) strongly desired

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.