Lead Machining Process Engineer

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Lead Machining Process Engineer is a key member of the technical team that helps current and future programs to achieve program milestones and meet assigned this role you will work both independently and with various teams to develop implement and scale machining processes that support manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) components for aircraft engines and other aerospace applications.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Define and control production processes: Set up operate and maintain CNC machines to ensure precision manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) components. Select and manage tooling and equipment specific to CNC operations. Validate design specifications and ensure shop floor application aligns with machining requirements for new products tools or equipment. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize machining processes.
Technical expertise: Develop in-depth knowledge of CNC programming machine operation and tooling. Leverage prior experience and technical skills to execute machining strategies and ensure high-quality production.
Business integration: Understand key business drivers such as safety quality delivery and cost (SQDC) to align machining work with broader team objectives. Ensure CNC operations contribute effectively to overall production goals and integrate seamlessly with other teams in the manufacturing process.
Problem-solving and judgment: Apply judgment to troubleshoot machining issues propose solutions and optimize processes within established parameters. Use prior experience technical skills and analytic thinking to address challenges and improve efficiency. Collaborate with internal resources such as engineering and quality teams to make informed decisions.
Team contribution: Operate as an individual contributor with strong interpersonal skills supporting team members and sharing expertise. Provide informal guidance to new machinists and contribute to a collaborative shop floor environment. For early leadership roles assist in hiring and developing talent within the CNC machining team.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (manufacturing) experience minimum of 3 years (manufacturing) experience

Desired Characteristics

Advanced experience with CNC machining
Prior experience with Grinding/Milling operations
Expertise with Siemens and Fanuc Controls
Exposure to GOM/Blue Light Inspection
Experience in ceramics or composites manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and solve problems
Effective team building and project management skills
Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributesconstructively

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 Sponsors 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 anEqual 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

Job Description SummaryThe Lead Machining Process Engineer is a key member of the technical team that helps current and future programs to achieve program milestones and meet assigned this role you will work both independently and with various teams to develop implement and scale machining processe...

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Define and control production processes: Set up operate and maintain CNC machines to ensure precision manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) components. Select and manage tooling and equipment specific to CNC operations. Validate design specifications and ensure shop floor application aligns with machining requirements for new products tools or equipment. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize machining processes.
Technical expertise: Develop in-depth knowledge of CNC programming machine operation and tooling. Leverage prior experience and technical skills to execute machining strategies and ensure high-quality production.
Business integration: Understand key business drivers such as safety quality delivery and cost (SQDC) to align machining work with broader team objectives. Ensure CNC operations contribute effectively to overall production goals and integrate seamlessly with other teams in the manufacturing process.
Problem-solving and judgment: Apply judgment to troubleshoot machining issues propose solutions and optimize processes within established parameters. Use prior experience technical skills and analytic thinking to address challenges and improve efficiency. Collaborate with internal resources such as engineering and quality teams to make informed decisions.
Team contribution: Operate as an individual contributor with strong interpersonal skills supporting team members and sharing expertise. Provide informal guidance to new machinists and contribute to a collaborative shop floor environment. For early leadership roles assist in hiring and developing talent within the CNC machining team.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (manufacturing) experience minimum of 3 years (manufacturing) experience

Desired Characteristics

Advanced experience with CNC machining
Prior experience with Grinding/Milling operations
Expertise with Siemens and Fanuc Controls
Exposure to GOM/Blue Light Inspection
Experience in ceramics or composites manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and solve problems
Effective team building and project management skills
Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributesconstructively