Engineering Technician 1st Shift
GE Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThis role will be responsible for providing engineering and shop support to OEM and CR operations by introducing and maintaining programming and tooling for all laser cutting processes. Primary functions include procuring tooling through ESR system and working with design. Creating and maintain all programs associated with these processes. Reading and interpreting drawings for creation and inspection of hardware. Trouble shooting issues on the floor and providing feedback to leadership as needed. Identify, lead, and implement cost-out, quality, and EHS projects by utilizing available tools such as Lean Six Sigma methodology. Must work closely with engineering team and production leaders to drive projects that will support operational goals. This position has the potential to grow into a GE certifying agent for laser processes.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Creating and maintaining CNC programs associated with various laser processes.
- Help develop shop tooling and procedures as well as qualification of equipment.
- Trouble shoot issues on the floor and provide feedback to leadership as needed.
- Give shopfloor EE’s technical guidance.
- Identify, lead, and implement cost-out, quality, and EHS projects by utilizing available tools such as Lean Six Sigma methodology.
- Support with problem solving in order to ensure continuous product flow.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to work in an area where there is moderate noise intensity
- Ability to work in an area where, due to normal machining operations, there may be dust, fumes or smoke (not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels (PEL))
- Ability to work within demanding time constraints
- Ability to work extended hours when needed
- Mathematical Development
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, decimals, and whole numbers
- Ability to compute percentages
- Ability to construct and interpret graphs and / or charts
- Ability to communicate with customers on an as needed basis
- Ability to communicate with Leader(s) on progress or status of a project.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Four years of progressive experience in manufacturing positions (This may include, but is not limited to: Tool Building, Production, Inspection, Engineering or other related technical experience)
- Proven ability to initiate and complete projects.
- History of hands on involvement with manufacturing issues.
- Knowledge of tube fabrication (i.e. metal removal, metal forming, and fabrication techniques).
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Desired Characteristics:
- CNC programming experience
- Experience with tool / fixture design and build
- Experience with Unigraphics, Solidworks, Inventor, or other 3D CAD software
- Experience with TruTops/Boost laser programming software
- Willingness to grow into GE certifying agent for laser processes
- Experience in Oracle, MAPICs or some type of ERP System
- Excellent personal computer (PC) skills including Microsoft excel
- Ability to set realistic, yet challenging project and operational goals
- Trained in six sigma tools and applications
- Familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Experience in specifying and providing economic justification for purchase of capital equipment
- Experience writing work instructions and training operators in those instructions
- Familiarity with AL-231 Manufacturing Operation Sheets and / or AL-237 Quality Planning Maintenance
- Proven ability to initiate and complete projects
- Proven planning and leadership ability of multiple and concurrent projects
- Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to listen to and motivate others
- History of hands-on involvement with manufacturing issues
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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal 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 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
Job Ident #:
R3758563
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