GE Aerospace
Lead Manufacturing Coatings Operations Engineer
GE Aerospace, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45241
Lead Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist will support various projects related to coatings in the Supply Chain Division. They will be responsible for maintaining daily operations within the lab with a focus on machine/equipment operation, Environmental Health and Safety, facilities, and various project work. Additionally, this person will support and lead implementation of FLIGHT Deck in the lab. In this operations role you will be a people leader for the technicians that work in various areas in the lab. This individual will be self-directed and hands-on with capability to manage multiple tasks within a day, prioritize short term needs requiring immediate attention, and work projects of moderate complexity. Roles and Responsibilities:
Facility Management
Daily monitoring of lab facilities to maintain successful and efficient operation. Work with GE Aerospace Facilities team, Union personnel, and outside contractors on facilities issues, improvements, and scheduled maintenance. Lead business critical projects related to equipment installation and upgrades. Coordinate with site Environmental, Health, and Safety representatives to ensure safe working conditions within the lab. FLIGHT DECK Tools
Utilize FLIGHT DECK tools to facilitate change within the lab, in coordination with the FLIGHT DECK leader and lab personnel, to implement and sustain lean methodologies. Coordinate and create Standard Work Instruction. Lead lean transformations within coating processes to improve process quality and capacity. Lead team meetings focused on daily operations, quality, and EHS. Process and Personnel Leadership
Have direct report responsibilities for the technicians in COAT Lab. Work with engineers to complete assigned projects including development and documentation of process improvements and coatings applications. Adhere to a detailed schedule for a complex engineering and/or manufacturing development work scope. Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives. Quality Implementation
Maintain currency and compliance with GE policies, procedures and directives, including vouchering, reporting, operating, environmental and safety practices. Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering policies and procedures. Share engineering information, promote open dialogue, and support an inclusive work environment. Meet quality system requirements for Aerospace applications. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years working experience in a Manufacturing or Testing environment) At least an additional 3 years of experience working in a Manufacturing or Testing environment Desired Characteristics:
Manufacturing experience in a process engineering environment Experience with basic machinery/equipment and ability to troubleshoot problems Experience with machine maintenance and overhaul Experience working with special process equipment such as grit blasters, laser machines, thermal spray equipment, vacuum systems, and/or vapor phase/chemical vapor deposition equipment Experience using standard shop measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, amp meters, gauges and comparators) and shop equipment Experience with coating systems/technologies Robotic/PL/PLC programming knowledge Experience working a team-based environment Managed mid to large size transformational projects (facility relocation, restructuring, new product/process development) Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Events, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Visual Management Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment. Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology Project management skills with the ability to monitor progress, order materials, install equipment, maintain 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 ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. 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.
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist will support various projects related to coatings in the Supply Chain Division. They will be responsible for maintaining daily operations within the lab with a focus on machine/equipment operation, Environmental Health and Safety, facilities, and various project work. Additionally, this person will support and lead implementation of FLIGHT Deck in the lab. In this operations role you will be a people leader for the technicians that work in various areas in the lab. This individual will be self-directed and hands-on with capability to manage multiple tasks within a day, prioritize short term needs requiring immediate attention, and work projects of moderate complexity. Roles and Responsibilities:
Facility Management
Daily monitoring of lab facilities to maintain successful and efficient operation. Work with GE Aerospace Facilities team, Union personnel, and outside contractors on facilities issues, improvements, and scheduled maintenance. Lead business critical projects related to equipment installation and upgrades. Coordinate with site Environmental, Health, and Safety representatives to ensure safe working conditions within the lab. FLIGHT DECK Tools
Utilize FLIGHT DECK tools to facilitate change within the lab, in coordination with the FLIGHT DECK leader and lab personnel, to implement and sustain lean methodologies. Coordinate and create Standard Work Instruction. Lead lean transformations within coating processes to improve process quality and capacity. Lead team meetings focused on daily operations, quality, and EHS. Process and Personnel Leadership
Have direct report responsibilities for the technicians in COAT Lab. Work with engineers to complete assigned projects including development and documentation of process improvements and coatings applications. Adhere to a detailed schedule for a complex engineering and/or manufacturing development work scope. Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives. Quality Implementation
Maintain currency and compliance with GE policies, procedures and directives, including vouchering, reporting, operating, environmental and safety practices. Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering policies and procedures. Share engineering information, promote open dialogue, and support an inclusive work environment. Meet quality system requirements for Aerospace applications. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years working experience in a Manufacturing or Testing environment) At least an additional 3 years of experience working in a Manufacturing or Testing environment Desired Characteristics:
Manufacturing experience in a process engineering environment Experience with basic machinery/equipment and ability to troubleshoot problems Experience with machine maintenance and overhaul Experience working with special process equipment such as grit blasters, laser machines, thermal spray equipment, vacuum systems, and/or vapor phase/chemical vapor deposition equipment Experience using standard shop measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, amp meters, gauges and comparators) and shop equipment Experience with coating systems/technologies Robotic/PL/PLC programming knowledge Experience working a team-based environment Managed mid to large size transformational projects (facility relocation, restructuring, new product/process development) Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Events, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Visual Management Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment. Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology Project management skills with the ability to monitor progress, order materials, install equipment, maintain 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 ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. 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.