Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer – GE Aerospace Research Fabrication Shop will have oversight of the work of hourly employees and have shop technical leadership responsibility. This role will include manufacturing technical support for solving difficult issues in the GE Aerospace Research Shops (Toolroom, Sheetmetal Shop, Wire Room, Waterjet Room, Glass Shops, Model Shop). Develop and Lead a Training Program to ensure continuity of Shops operations. Help to develop manufacturing process plans that leverage the capabilities of the Shops. Provide support with selecting and sourcing tooling and materials. You will also be expected to make business critical decisions in a timely manner and meet safety, quality, production, and delivery metrics within the area.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of an hourly team within the Shops

• Identify, Quote, Source, and Purchase Materials and Tooling used for Manufacturing

• Achieve highest safety levels on the campus

• Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans

• Coordinate consistent and effective work scope transitions from area to area

• Achieve highest levels of internal and external customer service

• Develop and implement process controls

• Support GE Aerospace Research Shops Team Leader in the strategic planning of manpower, equipment and other resources

• Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality and productivity improvements

• Coordinate resources to achieve goals with a timely and cost-effective strategy

• Identify, develop and execute a deck of projects to improve existing process quality and lower cost.

• Work with Hourly Leaders to develop and execute plans to drive step change advancements in manufacturing processes

• Interface with the Hourly Staff for improvement of product quality and to ensure corrective feedback to quality issues

• Initiate and project manage capital equipment projects that support in-house Manufacturing sustainability, cost and cycle improvements

• Work with shop to develop manufacturing methods, schedules, and documentation for improvements

• Implement operator training plans

• Apply lean methods to equipment and material handling designs to reduce waste throughout the production process

• Design, procure and implement tooling and fixturing to support rapid setup changes

• Analyze and plan staff utilization, space requirements, workflow, and layout of equipment to achieve maximum operational quality and reliability

• Support Site lean and EHS initiatives

• Troubleshoot issues with equipment and processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing (OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 -7 years of experience in Manufacturing)

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

• Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Mastercam and/or other CNC Programming proficiency

• Machine Shop/Toolmaker/Machinist Background

• Machine Repair Experience

• Hourly Supervision Experience

• Experience working in and Union Environment

The base pay range for this position is $93,800 - $156,400 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on August 10th, 2024

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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