The Services Technology Acceleration Center (STAC) is dedicated to advancing aerospace inspection technologies and repair processes and enhancing customer support capabilities for its Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities around the globe. The Services Manufacturing Engineer (SME) for thermal spray and anti-corrosion paint will be the manufacturing process engineer for the Services Technology Acceleration Center (STAC) in Springdale, OH. The SME will go through a detailed training, mentoring, and certification process to be a candidate for future certified Special Process Owner in STAC for thermal spray and anti-corrosion paint repair on aircraft engine components. This position will support coating and paint development projects with the goal of industrialization at full rate production in global repair and overhaul shops. The position will involve working on the shop floor, utilizing robotics, plasma nozzles, and air atomizing spray nozzles in a safe working environment. This project will involve international travel to global aircraft engine repair and overhaul shops for 25 of time.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Manufacturing shop support for paint and thermal spray to drive business improvements (safety, quality, delivery, cost, scrap reduction, etc.)
Manage Repair Readiness Level (RRL) project plans from current state to RRL10
Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/ program requirements.
Participate, present, and provide feedback using your experience and expertise in technical and program reviews
Guiding and standardizing manufacturing equipment capital expenditures
Contribute to and sign-off Standard Practice Manual (SPM) updates and improvements
Synergize and leverage New Make manufacturing process best practices
Coordinate with global MRO site-level special process owners (SPO) to leverage best practices, communicate lessons learned, and drive process improvements to achieve yield entitlement and best in class cost of ownership
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ability to interpret engineering Engine Shop Manual (ESM) and Standard Practice Manual (SPM) requirements and institute best practices
Institutionalize LEAN practices to improve delivery
Standardize Quality Control Work Instructions in partnership with MRO global site-level Special Process Owners
Execute 259.08 special process audits
Minimum Requirements:
Desired Characteristics
Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) shop or related manufacturing experience desired.
Understanding and ability to direct LEAN improvements.
Understanding of shop operations and manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated application of GD&T, GR&R, and SPC.
Greenbelt certification or extensive quality experience.
Solid project management skills and demonstrated history of effective horizontal leadership.
Ability to communicate with shop operators and business leaders to drive improvements.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to calculate and present business cases in support of change.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making skills and the ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
Ability to collaborate within a global network and peers.
At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.
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GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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
