Job Description SummaryThe CMC Forming Engineering Leader will lead a team of engineers that are responsible for new product introduction, data analytics, tooling, and equipment calibration of CMC Forming Operations and navigate start to finish product ownership with the manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC’s) in Evendale, Ohio.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Support process / product engineers across forming processes and all products (Military Programs, RISE, Production Hardware key initiatives).
Drive APQP, NPI and MOC Activities in support of new and existing programs
Serve as focal point to/from all technical & business entities related to team objectives.
Responsible for continuous management & ownership of assigned scope, including management of change process, equipment needs, component industrialization, structured problem solving.
Accountable for driving special projects to ensure effective industrialization to meet yield and cost targets.
Responsible for strategy & vision of Development Lab processes and new product introduction leveraging to the High-Volume Production shops.
Work boundlessly within the organization.
Mentor engineers assigned to your team.
Work both autonomously as well as collaboratively in identifying needs, proactive support to manufacturing teams in enhancing production cost, cycle, yield.
Articulate progression of projects and/or programs to all facets of the business, including technicians, process engineers, site leadership & executive business leaders, ensuring efforts support business goals & objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned/as needed to support the Composites IPT.
Work to ensure consistent and timely communication occur on shop floor concerns as well as project updates and timelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing experience)
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
Desired Characteristics
- 5 years Manufacturing experience with emphasis in CMC / Composite manufacturing.
- Experience supporting process improvements and industrialization.
- Structured problem solving using lean methodology.
- Experience in managing or influencing teams.
- Strong history of delivering results
- Strong mathematical, analytical, communication (written/oral) & presentation skills.
- Ability to differentiate & manage competing priorities.
- Proven history of sense of urgency in supporting production needs.
- 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 adapt to business needs & flexibility in changing priorities.
- Proven track record of effective training & mentoring of others.
- Strong acumen in executive level communications & engagement
- Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles, experience, passion & demonstrated track record of implementation.
- Experience working cohesively with Certifying Agents, Controlled Title Holders and/or Leadership teams.
- Proven track record of engaged / collaborative leadership delivering results.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects with established project management skills.
- 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
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.
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.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
