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Configuration Engineer

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, we are redefining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future. At GE Aerospace, we empower our employees to deliver world-class solutions that drive operational excellence and customer success.

This role is based at our Strother Field facility, which plays a critical role in supporting GE Aerospace’s manufacturing operations. The Materials Organization at Strother Field is responsible for ensuring efficient processes across receiving, shipping, stockroom operations, material handling, parts accumulation, and configuration. The Materials Department Process Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams at Strother Field to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Configuration Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and improving manufacturing processes within the materials organization. This role requires a hands-on approach to teaching, coaching, and assessing workers to build their capabilities and ensure adherence to standard work practices. The ideal candidate will have a passion for continuous improvement, a strong ability to collaborate across teams, and a focus on enhancing efficiency, ensuring quality, and supporting operational goals.

• Develop, document, and implement processes for receiving, shipping, stockroom operations, material handling, parts accumulation, and configuration.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and root cause analysis to address bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align materials processes with overall manufacturing operations.

• Lead initiatives to optimize existing processes and drive continuous improvement across the materials organization.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve flow, and enhance productivity.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.

• Develop and deliver training programs to build the capabilities of materials organization employees.
• Coach and mentor team members on standard work practices, process adherence, and problem-solving techniques.
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with established processes and identify areas for improvement.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of materials processes into the overall manufacturing workflow.
• Act as a liaison between the materials organization and other departments to address challenges and align priorities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of goals, expectations, and progress.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations across all materials processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with materials handling and storage.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the materials organization.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, materials management, or process engineering preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move materials as required.

• Preferred Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), including data manipulation.
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in work.
  • Strong team player with experience integrating across various organizations.
  • Self-motivated individual with proven ability to handle multiple tasks in high-pressure situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively.

At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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)).

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