DMLM Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

The DMLM Process Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day process ownership, control, and continuous improvement of Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) manufacturing operations supporting high-volume production with a focus on NPI. This role maintains process health through disciplined parameter control, documentation, machine/program configuration management, and structured problem solving to ensure safe, stable, and capable production of metal additively manufactured parts

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own assigned DMLM process operations (router steps) with a focus on NPI parts as aligned with the people leader, ensuring stable execution in a high-volume environment.
• Maintain DMLM process documentation (routers, work instructions, parameter sheets, setup standards, in-process checks) so planning is current, accurate, and used on the floor.
• Monitor key process inputs and outputs that impact part quality (e.g., material/powder condition, build setup, machine condition, parameter adherence, environmental controls) and ensure controls are in place.
• Lead structured problem solving for DMLM process escapes, yield loss, and equipment/process interruptions; implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Drive Lean waste reduction within the DMLM value stream (scrap/rework, downtime, queue time, motion, changeover losses, non-value-added inspection/handling).
• Train, qualify, and evaluate associates on assigned DMLM processes; ensure training effectiveness through observation, audits, and performance metrics.
• Own change management for assigned processes (documentation updates, revision control, training updates, readiness verification) to prevent unapproved variation.
• Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require 4 year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

• Experience supporting DMLM/LPBF metal additive production in a controlled manufacturing environment
• Experience with parameter control, process monitoring, and configuration/revision discipline for manufacturing files and documentation
• Familiarity with process control/risk tools (e.g., PFMEA/control plans, containment, reaction plans, audits)
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to connect process inputs to quality outcomes
• Effective written/oral communication and ability to influence adherence to standard work
• Initiative to learn new tools/processes with limited formal training
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
  

Benefits

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