GE Aerospace Intern Asheville

The Student Employee will support operations improvement initiatives by collecting and documenting accurate process timing data across a variety of manufacturing and inspection environments. This includes conducting both on-the-floor and video-based observations to capture manual time and automatic cycle time for Shared Resource processes high-volume machining operations and QA laboratory inspection activities including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operations. The data gathered in this role will help inform productivity analysis identify improvement opportunities and support operational decision-making. The Student Employee may assist with broader continuous improvement efforts such as identifying process waste documenting standard work by operation and developing standard work combination sheets.

Role Responsibilities

• Conducton-the-floor and video-based observationsof manufacturing and inspection processes to document manual time and automatic cycle time.
• Collect process timing data acrossShared Resource operations high-volume machining processes and QA laboratory inspection processes includingCMM operations.
• Ensure collected data isaccurate complete and organizedfor use in productivity analysis and operations improvement efforts.
• Partner with operations manufacturing engineering quality and support teams to clarify process steps and validate observed information.
• Assist in identifyingprocess inefficiencies waste and improvement opportunitieswithin observed workflows.
• Support the documentation ofstandard work by operationto improve process consistency and visibility.
• Help developstandard work combination sheetsand other operational improvement materials as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and attention to safety while working in production and laboratory environments.
• Provide timely updates summaries and documentation to support ongoing improvement projects.
• Work onsite and maintain aflexible scheduleto support observations across multiple shifts including early mornings evenings and other off-shift hours as needed.
• This internship will last from Sept - December and does not include relocation
• This is a part time role approx 20 hours as week

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution

Desired Characteristics

• Strongattention to detailand ability to capture information accurately.
• Goodobservational skillswith the ability to recognize process variation and inefficiencies.
• Interest inoperations manufacturing lean principles or continuous improvement.
• Ability to organize data and document findings clearly and consistently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with hourly and salaried team members.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing and inspection processes in a hands-on environment.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible and dependable with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with manufacturing industrial engineering quality systems or time study methods is helpful but not required.

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.