Senior Repair Development Engineer, Machining & Tooling
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
In this role the Senior Machining and Tooling Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technology (AMRT) will lead the development industrialization optimization and global deployment of machining and tooling processes and technologies for the gas turbine repair services network and new make supply chain. This individual will serve as a recognized technical expert driving advanced conventional and non-conventional machining solutions that improve safety quality delivery cost and capacity across a wide range of industrial gas turbine components. The Senior Engineer will work across global sites cross-functional teams and external suppliers to establish robust manufacturing standards solve complex technical challenges and enable contractual services productivity transactional services growth and new unit growth.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the development validation industrialization and global implementation of advanced machining processes and tooling technologies across the repair services network and new make supply chain. These projects will include NPI (new product introduction) PCO (product cost out) and Globalization.
Serve as a subject matter expert in machining and tooling providing technical direction and guidance for complex manufacturing challenges involving both conventional and non-conventional machining processes (including complex 5-axis CNC milling grinding EDM etc.).
Define and drive manufacturing strategies that improve process capability reduce cycle time and cost increase capacity and enhance product quality across global sites.
Lead the design development fabrication qualification and deployment of fixtures tooling and machining solutions in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers while aligning with operational and capital budgets.
Establish standardize and globalize best practices process controls tooling standards standard work and technical work instructions to ensure repeatability and scalability across service centers and new make facilities.
Drive root cause analysis process optimization and continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies to improve operational performance.
Evaluate and implement equipment tooling and process upgrades from concept through business case development procurement installation validation and handoff to operations.
Conduct technical and financial assessments for process tooling and equipment investments including cost/benefit analysis risk evaluation and return on investment considerations.
Partner closely with Sourcing Repair Value Stream Design Engineering Materials Engineering Systems Quality EHS and site operations to ensure successful execution of manufacturing initiatives.
Influence technical and program decisions by recommending solutions that balance manufacturability quality delivery cost and long-term business needs.
Lead high-impact projects with responsibility for scope schedule technical execution risk mitigation stakeholder communication and achievement of business objectives.
Provide clear and effective communication of technical strategy project status risks and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership at all levels of the organization.
Ensure all machining and tooling processes meet required engineering quality productivity and safety standards for implementation across the global network.
Develop and maintain technical documentation process specifications validation records and engineering deliverables in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Mentor coach and develop less experienced engineers and technical personnel within the global organization and throughout the repair network; help build organizational capability in machining and tooling disciplines.
Support the identification and maturation of emerging manufacturing technologies that can create competitive advantage for the business.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field or a minimum of 15 years of experience in machining tooling or a related field within the manufacturing industry.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in machining tooling or a related field within the manufacturing industry.
Desired Qualifications:
Recognized technical expert with significant experience developing and implementing machining and tooling solutions in a manufacturing or repair environment.
Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills with a passion for developing technical talent across the organization.
Demonstrated experience leading technically complex projects from concept through industrialization and operational deployment.
Experience in complex 3- 4- and 5-axis machining applications including Milling Grinding & EDM.
Deep knowledge of gas turbine components their function and key manufacturing and repair considerations.
Demonstrated experience industrializing and implementing complex machining solutions within manufacturing environments.
Deep experience in fixture and tooling development including conceptual design detailed design fabrication prove-out and production implementation.
Proven ability to adopt and adapt standardization (standard work work instructions project management tools etc.) in the work place through implementation and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to serve as a technical guide or subject matter expert for complex manufacturing initiatives with broad business impact.
Experience developing scalable and standardized manufacturing processes for deployment across multiple sites or global operations.
Proficiency in CAD & CAM software such as NX.
Experience with adaptive machining technology.
Experience with machining simulation software and digital manufacturing tools.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies including standard work kaizen structured problem solving and the 3-gen principle.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical and operational data to identify trends assess process performance and drive improvements.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and align teams around technical solutions and business priorities.
Strong project management skills including managing multiple complex initiatives driving execution to schedule and working within budget constraints.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience supporting capital equipment justification procurement installation and qualification.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed cross-functional and global environment.
Proven abilities to lead through ambiguity; showcasing flexibility and resilience in managing changing priorities in a dynamic business environment.
Awareness and sensitivity to working in a global environment with diverse teams and cultures.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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