Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace operates three cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in the Muskegon area. Our plants are home to high performance teams who are creating quality High Pressure Turbine Nozzles, Low Pressure Turbine Nozzles, and Shrouds for use in commercial and military aircraft engines. The manufacturing processes we use include High Speed Grinding, Brazing / Heat Treat, In-machine deburr, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) such as Conventional, Speed Drills, CNC and Wire as well as Ultrasonic Cleaning and VPA Coating.

As the Manufacturing Product Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that products are designed, industrialized, and produced safely, with high quality, on time, and at optimal cost. In this role, you will serve as the technical link between design engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and quality, driving continuous improvement in product performance and producibility.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all processes and tooling comply with EHS requirements and risk assessments; actively participate in hazard identification and mitigation
• Partner with Quality to define CTQs, control plans, and inspection methods; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product nonconformances
• Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime and support attainment of the production schedule
• Identify and execute cost-reduction and yield-improvement projects (cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, tooling optimization, etc.)
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, design, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve issues and implement improvements
• Provide technical training and coaching to operators and technicians on new processes, equipment, or product changes
• Participate in continuous improvement / lean activities (kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work)

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Previous experience as product owner in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools such as 5-why, Fishbone, PDCA, or 8D for product and process issues
• Understanding of process capability and process control tools
• Previous experience with CBN grinding and EDM machining
• 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. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

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.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

PB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No