Process Engineering Manager ( GE Asheville)

Job Description Summary

General Electric Aerospace (GEA) is a leader in the industrialization of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for the manufacture of military and commercial jet engines. CMC’s are a technological breakthrough in advanced materials that enables a revolutionary change in the engine’s fuel efficiency, performance and emissions through lower density and fuel burn at increased temperature. GEA’s commitment to the development of CMC technology began in 2001 and has reached realization in 2016 with first deliveries of the LEAP engine for commercial narrow body airliners. Orders for LEAP, which features a CMC shroud component, have now reached 40,000 in number, reflecting the success of this product. GEA’s commitment to the implementation of CMC technology continues with the GE9X engine, the first commercial engine to incorporate multiple CMC components. The first flight powered by GE9X engines was completed in January of 2020. These examples are just the beginning for the opportunities that CMC’s create to transform the aviation industry and GEA is positioned to play a lead role in that revolution.

The Process Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers that are responsible for supporting the component manufacture of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC’s) in Asheville, NC.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and grow a team of engineers that supports CMC process operations for all product lines (Commercial and Military)
• Drive a strong safety culture striving for the elimination of risks
• Drive APQP, NPI and MOC Activities in support of new and existing programs
• Drive goals in support of plant priorities
• Coaching team members in problem solving and standard work
• Serve as focal point for all technical & business entities related to objectives.
• Expense management for capital and consumable budget planning
• Responsible for component industrialization (yield, capacity and cost)
• Work boundlessly within the organization.
• Articulate progression of projects and/or programs to all facets of the business, including technicians, process engineers, site leadership & executive business leaders, ensuring efforts support business goals & objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned/as needed to support 24x7 manufacturing processes.
• Work to ensure consistent and timely communication occurs (shop floor, project updates, timelines and escalations)

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited  college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing)
• Minimum of 5 years of technical manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Prefer a minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting process improvements and industrialization.
• Experience with structured problem solving using lean methodology.
• Experience in managing or influencing teams.
• Strong history of delivering results
• Strong mathematical, analytical, communication & presentation skills.
• Ability to differentiate & manage competing priorities.
• Proven history of sense of urgency in supporting production needs.
• Ability & willingness to support 24x7 manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of GE FLIGHT DECK
• Application of GE FLIGHT DECK
• Proven track record of effective training & mentoring of others.
• Strong acumen in executive level communications & engagement
• Experience working cohesively with Certifying Agents, Controlled Title Holders and/or Leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects with established project management skills.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.