CMC Process Engineer

3 days ago


Asheville, North Carolina, United States GE Aviation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled CMC Process Engineer to own all aspects of the layup/tooling process(es) and drive the strategic management of process improvements, stability, and growth of plycut/layup/tooling process(es) for ceramic matrix composites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Equipment specification, qualification, technical ownership, and TPM implementation
  • Serve as plant focal for layup/tooling for process of responsibility
  • APQP process ownership for assigned area of responsibility
  • Consumable identification/management, vendor management, and yield improvements
  • Layup/Forming concepts development and industrialization, including breather and ply shapes
  • Effective material utilization, optimized nesting of plies and ply shapes
  • Process improvements/industrialization for existing and NPI processes
  • Yield improvement projects, equipment, processes, and tooling design
  • Management of change, process optimization, and presenting/defending merits of the change
  • Training and empowering of technicians, supporting the team environment
  • Consumable selection and min-max planning
  • OEE - Overall Equipment Effectiveness
  • PFMEA RPN reduction projects
  • Driving root cause/corrective action (RCCA)
  • Support lean activities with a Six Sigma mindset
  • Structured problem-solving using lean methodology
  • Drive APQP, NPI, and MOC activities in support of new and existing programs within assigned functional area
  • Accountable for driving projects to ensure effective industrialization, lean, yield, cost, cycle, and production improvements
  • Work boundlessly within the organization (design, quality, materials) and the PE Team to ensure that policies and procedures are consistent
  • Articulate progression of projects and/or programs to all facets of the business, including technicians, process engineers, site leadership, and executive business leaders, ensuring efforts support business goals and objectives
  • Performs other duties as assigned/as needed to support 24x7 manufacturing processes
  • Work to ensure consistent and timely communication between the different functions in the IPT, both internal and external to Asheville
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ceramic engineering, materials science, or mechanical engineering degree preferred
  • Background in Composite (Polymer Matrix Composites and/or Ceramic Matrix Composites) processes, methods, design, and/or manufacturing
  • Ability to adapt to business needs and flexibility in changing priorities
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, communication (written/oral), and presentation skills
  • Proven history of sense of urgency in supporting production needs
  • Proven track record of effective training and mentoring of others
  • Strong acumen in cross-functional communications and engagement
  • LEAN manufacturing experience and passion
  • Demonstrated experience in complex shapes/structure design, layup
  • Proficiency in AutoCad and/or CAD/CAM/CAE such as Siemens NX
  • Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings/specifications and translate to manufacturing systems, programming, and process development
  • Willingness to work off-shift, respond to off-hours/on call/as needed to respond to equipment/process breakdown, issues, to minimize production disruption and ensure maximum equipment and process effectiveness
  • Knowledge of safety agency regulations, ISO, and/or quality procedures
  • Experience working cohesively with Certifying Agents, Controlled Title Holders, and/or Leadership teams
  • 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
Benefits

GE Aviation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

GE Aviation 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 Aviation 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



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