Value Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

This role as a Value Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving excellence within the Assembly and Test Organization by demonstrating leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes. In this position, you will leverage your expertise to solve complex technical challenges, develop and execute objectives for yourself and your team, and effectively communicate progress and outcomes to leadership. You will have a direct impact on both short-term and long-term business goals.

This role is centered on supporting engine assembly processes at GE Aerospace's Durham Engine Facility. Key responsibilities include owning tool ordering, trouble shooting shop floor issues, owning technology, as well as serving as a special process expert in areas such as torque, chilling, and heating. Your contributions will ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) are met, with safety always being the top priority.

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the various engine hardware modules, how engine hardware is assembled, standard types of special tooling utilized in these operations and best practices followed throughout assembly.
• Ability to execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Ability to write equipment specifications, lead ordering, machine runoffs, installations and final acceptance. Be the technical liaison to equipment manufacturers providing technical direction and assuring on-time machine/equipment delivery.
• Aid in troubleshooting issues that arise on the shop floor while driving RCCA’s and process improvements
• Knowledge and experience with torque procedures and tooling, standard lift protocols, quality systems, calibration procedures, heating/cooling applications, contamination/cleanliness protocols and FAI requirements
• Understanding of standard engine hardware damage, causes, correct actions and solutions.
• Experienced with interpreting special tool drawings, parts lists, change/modification mechanisms, navigation through the various systems and understanding of the correct contacts.
• Working knowledge of common measurement devices and instruments
• Develop knowledge of computer-controlled torque equipment
• Experienced with interpreting Engine hardware drawings, parts lists, navigation through the various systems and understanding of the correct contacts.
• Develop understanding of basic hydraulic systems.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
  

Desired

• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment and effectively perform under pressure
• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to learn new tasks and take on varied responsibilities
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Solid oral and written communication skills. Experience creating presentations and communicating to senior leadership
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, torque, air/oil flow measurement and calibration devices and systemsShop environment experience (specifically jet engine assembly/test) strongly desired

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.

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)).

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes