Job Description SummaryEngineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Identify, develop project plans and execute on strategic projectsCollaborate and drive on time delivery for identified projectsLeverage system and technical knowledge to drive high impact results to the businessDeveloping specialized knowledge in their discipline; Serves as best practice/quality resource; Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area; Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensures delivery within area of responsibilityHas in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of  other functions and interfacesUses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering; Takes new perspective on existing solutions; Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations; Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisionsActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience; Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus; Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within fieldCo-sponsor and technical support for manufacturing retrofit projectsSupport site CAPEX strategy and deploymentManufacturing system design with a lean mindsetIn-depth knowledge of lean concepts and practices with the factory (yamazumi, level loading, TAKT, flow, 5S)Knowledge of how tooling, moving lines, and processes are impacted by NPI. Guides product development with this understandingKey decision maker on make vs. buy on new productsExperience with tooling/infrastructure capability analysis for large manufacturing operations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of manufacturing or operations experience)Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

Master’s degree in engineeringStrong oral and written communication skillsHigh attention to detail and organizationDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problemsEstablished project management skillsExperience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, or similar CAD softwareExperience with product family ownershipExperience with new product introduction and process developmentDemonstrated knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and toolsExperience reading and interpreting engineering specifications and drawingsDemonstrated leader and respectful team playerHands-on experience with implementing projects and sustaining process improvementsAbility to manage multiple projects/priorities and deliver timely actionsDemonstrated ability to effectively influence and motivate othersWillingness and ability to learn from others and listen with intentHumble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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: Yes