1st Shift Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

The Manufacturing Engineer at GE Aerospace is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure the production of high-quality aerospace components. The role typically involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC), with safety being the top priority.

In this role, you will support the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of aerospace electrical power products. You will work on a cross-functional team to resolve daily manufacturing challenges, troubleshoot/resolve product issues, disposition and plan rework of non-conformances, perform root cause and corrective action activities, and implement strategic projects. You will deploy/enhance manufacturing processes, lead component failure analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton—known widely as the birthplace of aviation—where the Wright Brothers built the world’s first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 27 acres right off Interstate 75.

At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of aerospace customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

**Notes**

This role will sit onsite at the Vandalia, OH facility 5 days per week

No remote or hybrid option

Start time is 6am Monday- Friday

End time can vary based on business needs

• This role is based at Vandalia, OH, a full Profit and Loss (P&L) site, where you will contribute to the operational and financial success of the facility
• Great early in career opportunity with endless paths for career growth!
  
  

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

Maintain, support, and improve the manufacturing/testing processes for aerospace electrical power generating products via the following responsibilities:

• Ensure manufacturing planning clearly communicates the sequence and method of production while aligning with established planning standards, engineering design, and quality requirements
• Control the manufacturing processes, validating those processes are well defined and deemed capable of meeting design requirements and yield expectations
• Specify/design necessary equipment, tooling, and fixturing
• Troubleshoot product failures, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions
• Disposition and plan rework of non-conformances
• Use production and quality data to drive and implement process improvements that support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets
• Lead and effectively interface with production planning, engineering, sourcing, and production teams to complete projects that support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope definition, project planning, scheduling, resource management, budget control, and compliance
• Initiate and participate in Lean activities
• Utilize structured continuous improvement methodology and problem-solving tools
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing and/or operations)
  
  

Additional Information

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.
• Ability and willingness to sit onsite at the GE Aerospace facility in Vandalia, OH 5 days per week
• Start time for this role is 6:00am eastern
• A typical work day will require 8-10 working hours based on business needs
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering degree
• Knowledge of aerospace production methods and processes.
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
  
  

Some Of Our Competitive Benefits Package Includes

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more!
  
  

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.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No