Lead Manufacturing Engineer/Planner

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Government Property Representative involving tracking, cost, material management, lean, 5S

• Advanced manufacturing planning support involving scheduling, program support, hardware management

• Manufacturing engineering tasks, primarily tactical responsibilities

• This potentially includes some minor general administrative work

• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to develop, implement, and execute processes, procedures, and standards

• May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills

• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

• Good understanding of how the working technical team integrates with other teams and contributes to the overall project success of the area.

• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework

• Resolve issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consult more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters

• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develop strong customer relationships and serve as the interface between customer and GE. Explain technical information to others

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma /GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical, etc)

• Additional 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering

• Must be a US citizen

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: 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

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: Yes