Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

In this role you will lead the introduction of new product (NPI), drawing change integration (CID) and support cost & producibility initiatives.  In these capacities you will lead cross functional teams of process engineers, product engineers, quality engineers, and operations as well as partner with Engine Programs and Design Engineering teams.  You will lead the teams to ensure NPI tollgates and milestones are met aligned with APQP phases.  This also involves aligning NPI & Cost improvements to technology advancements and strategic investment initiatives.  You will be expected to provide strategic guidance to manufacturing methods, part cost, producibility, and hard capacity consideration.  This role involves strategic planning for the site in products.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for manufacturing approval on new product drawings (Designated DSR).
• Determine cost & producibility for new products.
• Site focal to Engine Programs and Design Engineering.
• Lead NPI from Plant acceptance to full rate production status.
• Own NPI Process Methodology plus APQP deliverables for new product initiatives.
• Site focal for CID introduction and impact on Rutland products.
• Provide site leadership communication on new product initiatives and future NPI.
• Provide site leadership communication on engine program long term forecasts.
• Provide technical recommendation for process selection on new hardware.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and teaching in these areas of responsibility.
• Key contributor in vision and execution of NPI strategy. 
• Lead activities to improve and achieve producibility, including formal producibility reviews, APQP elements, and up-front partnership with Design as early as possible in the development phases.
• Partnership with Compressor Airfoils Lean Lab for support and transition of NPI programs to the Rutland site. 
• Build and maintain close partnership with design engineers and engine program leadership to understand & achieve design requirements according to engine schedules and budgets.
• Within the framework of NPI drive standardization of design and manufacturing processes across product families.  
• Be a focal point for new blade and vane technology development in partnership with Design and Global Research Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university minimum of 5 years 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

• Aerospace manufacturing experience in large industrial processes in forming, machining, NDT, Metrology, etc. 
• Demonstrated project management experience, with large complex projects with multiple deliverables over tight timelines.
• CTH Cost & Producibility.
• Prior demonstrated success in leading improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost together (SQDC)
• Experience related to compressor blade and vane manufacturing processing.
• In-depth knowledge of GE Aerospace Product Drawings and specification requirements.
• Previous experience with compressor airfoils fixture and gauging concepts.
• Demonstrated Critical Path NPI program management experience.
• Change in Design (CID) evaluation/incorporation process knowledge.
• Strong manufacturing operations background.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective root cause, corrective action / preventative action skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead technical teams.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Demonstrated initiative to stay abreast of technology advancements.
• Demonstrated success in a cross-functional team environment

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.

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