Staff Manufacturing Engineer
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The Staff Manufacturing Engineer will act as the primary manufacturing technical focal for suppliers in the India Region. You will organize and coordinate with multi-functional teams to drive product improvements supplier capability growth and robust manufacturing processes. You will support the engineering team quality teams sourcing team and suppliers to resolve technical issues industrialize new parts and continuously improve Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC).Job Description
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Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective innovative spirit drive and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!
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Established in 2000 the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is GE Aerospaces multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Pushing the boundaries of innovation every day engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies advanced materials and additive manufacturing.
Role Overview:
- Manufacturing Engineering focalfor the assigned supplier base in the region; owns thetechnical performanceof multiple suppliers will requiresupplier visitsfor process reviews problem solving and capability development.
- Develops and maintains technical capability assessmentsfor regional suppliers creatingroadmaps for manufacturingnew technology development program parts and existing production parts including capability and risk assessments.
- Leads industrialization of new partsat suppliers including review of manufacturing plans PFMEAs control plans process flows and validation/qualification plans (e.g. FAIs PPAPs where applicable).
- Supports in supplier selection and sourcing strategies based on technical capability and risk; partners with sourcing owners to ensure supplier choices provide long-term value.
- Supports source changes and transitions including technical due diligence process transfer and risk mitigation plans; develops lower-performing suppliers through on-site support corrective action plans and capability-building initiatives.
- Proactively identifies barriersto quality and resolves them in collaboration with Fulfilment Commercial Quality and Engineering teams; drivesstructured problem solvingusing methodologies such as 5-Why Fishbone 8D or similar tools.
- Hasmanufacturing expertise across multiple related part families and processes withdeep domain expertisein complex component manufacturing (e.g. rotating hardware structures casings or precision assemblies as applicable).
- Guides and influences suppliers performancebased on manufacturing expertise focusing onprocess robustness yield improvement cycle time reduction and defect reduction.
- Demonstratesdeep understanding of conventional non-conventional and special processes Special processes: heat treatment coatings NDT surface treatments etc.
- Ensures compliance including safety quality and special process approvals.
- May mentor junior manufacturing engineers or supplier quality/manufacturing resources sharing best practices and supporting skill development across the team.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Manufacturing)
- At least 12-15 years of experience in Manufacturing or Production Management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively acrossmultiple functions and levelsat both suppliers and within the company
- Hands-on expertisein manufacturing programming tools related to traditional and non-traditional methods.
- Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement tools and structured problem-solving methods.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced matrixed and global environment with frequent supplier travel.
- Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn and open to feedback.
- Transparent: shares critical information promptly speaks with candor and contributes constructively to team decisions.
- Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work and is committed to meeting SQDC objectives.
- Leadership ability: strong communicator effective decision-maker and highly collaborative in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
- Problem solver: analytical-minded data-driven challenges existing processes and acts as a critical thinker who can turn issues into sustainable solutions.
Additional Information
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.
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