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Responsible for departmental engineering operations that include product quality, machine programming, process design & sustainment and planning utilizing professional technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but integrates with cross-functional team through established policies and review of end results.The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.)\nJob Description\nRoles and Responsibilities\nUtilizes in-depth machining knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute process conformity and quality.\nUnderstands and operates within a Lean production environment, focusing on standard work, action planning, problem solving, and 5S through Engineering operational cadences.\nCommunicates with machine operators, integrating their knowledge and ideas into product and process improvements.\nHas knowledge of best practices and integrates with the value stream, including material flow, tooling, and the prescribed methods of completing operations.\nUtilizes expert judgment and technical ability to propose improved solutions outside of set parameters to address complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.\nUtilized advanced communication skills to integrate with cross-functional teams on technical projects and advanced problem solving.\nShares knowledge and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.\nLeads quality improvement projects designed to improve product yield and improved conformity to design specifications.\nConveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing) + 3 years of manufacturing\nDesired Characteristics\nHumble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn\nTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively\nFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed\nLeadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative\nProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker\nStrong oral and written communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems\nAbility to document, plan, market, and execute programs\nEstablished project management skills\nGE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, 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.\nGE 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.\nThis 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)).\nAdditional Information\nGE 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.\nGE 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). 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