Job Description SummaryThe Manufacturing Product Engineer is the product owner and is accountable for the overall manufacturing process and associated quality, cost and production lead time. Includes ownership for the product at the drawing level, through all operations within the business and at external vendors. Includes product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Serves as a project manager coordinating the efforts between Design Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality and Outside Vendors. Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant technologies and non-conventional machining processes.Job Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition, as the Manufacturing Product Engineer, you will:
- Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control through collaboration with the quality organization and special process certifying agents
- Includes quality assurance of outside vendor services and suppliers
- Includes conformance in manufacturing processes and product inspection methodology
- Develops new solutions as a member of a team to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery and cost
- Works across all levels of the Rutland organization, as well as externally
- Specifies needs, communicates about project approach
- Delivers products as part of a team
- Leads analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods
- Gathers and analyzes data to determine statistical process capability, makes decisions based on data
- Manages both long term and short term project timelines in a fast paced manufacturing environment
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Production Quality
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- BS in an engineering discipline with 5 years experience in a related technical role
- Experience implementing process changes in support of Lean manufacturing principles
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams
- Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Proven analytical and organizational ability
- 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
