GE Aerospace operates three cutting edge manufacturing facilities in the Muskegon area. Our plants are home to high performance teams who are creating quality High Pressure Turbine Nozzles, Low Pressure Turbine Nozzles and Shrouds for use in commercial and military aircraft engines. The manufacturing processes we use include High Speed Grinding, Brazing / Heat Treat, In-machine deburr, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) such as Conventional, Speed Drills, CNC and Wire as well as Ultrasonic Cleaning and VPA Coating. As the Special Process Engineer, you will focus on vacuum and atmosphere furnace pyrometry and calibrations for the air heat treat, vacuum brazing and vacuum heat-treating processes. This role is focused upon the execution of manufacturing activities within an operation discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Lean Engineering. Daily tasks are primarily self-guided and discussed with personnel within the Special Joining Process Engineering group. This role will report directly to Technical Resource Director.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:
- Define and control production procedures including tooling, equipment, and training.
- Interpret drawing specifications and applications for tooling, equipment, and affected personnel.
- Develop in-depth knowledge at a process expert level of pyrometry for air heat treat, vacuum brazing and vacuum heat-treating processes.
- Use engineering problem solving tools to execute RC/CA to implement engineering solutions
- Use key performance indicators to establish personal performance goals (PPG) and develop Leader Standard Work to achieving PPG
- Recognize existing problems and initiate workflow
- Participate and communicate as a member of a cross-functional team; serve as a liaison between manufacturing operations and engineering
- Implement procedural standards per AMS 2750 and serve as process expert support for related Nadcap audits
- Develop and standardize processes and parameters; implement new ideas to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity
- Provide customer with transparent reporting
- Complete Receive Inspect Thermocouple Wire
- Outsource equipment calibrations
- Verify Argon Deliveries Compliance
- Quarterly Furnace / Vacuum Gauge Calibrations
- Quality control of furnace run records and braze summary
- Direct oversight of practical furnace training
- Train furnace operators, inspectors, and team coaches to verify Special Process Parameters for vacuum furnace runs
- Ensure compliance to AMS2750 and GE Specifications, Lead specifications changes to production setting
- Team with Lead MESP and Furnace Reliability Engineer to RC/CA TUS/SAT failures
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Manufacturing experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing experience
Desired Characteristics:- B.S. Engineering, preferably Materials Science with a focus in Metallurgy, from an accredited university or college
- At least 5 years Metallurgical Manufacturing experience
- 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
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, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
