Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Broach Technology & Process Development
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
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What impact youll make
As a member of the Process Industrialization team you will help define develop and industrialize manufacturing processes using a team-based approach. This role will primarily focus on broach process development including defining & testing new processes improving existing processes and supporting successful transfer into production.
What youll do
- Execute manufacturing process development activities across CNC Machining with primary focus on broach processes including process definition validation optimization and industrialization.
- Develop and improve broach manufacturing processes to support safe capable repeatable and efficient production.
- Support hands-on development of new products and processes to enable a successful hand-off to the production team.
- Define and optimize process parameters to improve safety performance quality repeatability and tool life.
- Support selection and development of cutting tools tooling strategies and process conditions for broach applications.
- Interpret drawings fixture stack-ups cut charts and broach cutter data to validate process readiness.
- Drive tool performance improvement through process and tooling optimization.
- Standardize and document manufacturing methods and process requirements.
- Incorporate lean manufacturing principles into process development.
- Use continuous improvement methods including kaizen activities to support team initiatives.
- Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues solve problems and improve processes.
- Develop and improve processes for CNC broach equipment with ideal familiarity with Hoffmann RASMX 8-axis broaching machines.
- Maintain broad machining knowledge and a working understanding of CNC broach equipment operation and programming concepts without direct programming ownership.
- This role is based on site in Greenville SC.
What youll bring (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college with at least 4 years of experience in Production Process and Equipment
OR
- High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of experience in Production Process and Equipment
AND
- Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven track record working in multi-group environments toward shared goals.
- Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines.
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e. U.S. citizens permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
What will make you stand out
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Machine Tool Technology.
- Demonstrated experience developing and improving manufacturing processes with emphasis on broach process development.
- Extraordinary attention to detail.
- Experience in the broaching of turbine or compressor wheels for the power generation or aerospace industries.
- Experience machining high-temperature superalloys common in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT) or aerospace sectors.
- Track record of managing tight tolerances on large-format equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
- Ideal familiarity with Hoffmann RASMX 8-axis broaching machines.
- Working knowledge of CNC broach equipment operation and programming concepts.
- Ability to define and optimize process parameters cutting tools and strategies to improve tool performance and tool life.
- Ability to drive innovation by implementing new ideas and screening new technologies to align with business objectives.
- Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organization both verbally and through written communication.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Self-motivated self-driven and able to take ownership and make decisions.
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.
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: No
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