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GE Aerospace · 2 weeks ago

Lead Machining Process Engineer

Newark, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $123K/yr

4+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace industry, and they are seeking a Lead Machining Process Engineer to support the manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composite components for aircraft engines. The role involves developing and optimizing machining processes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring high-quality production while contributing to business objectives.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and control production processes: Set up, operate, and maintain CNC machines to ensure precision manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) components. Select and manage tooling and equipment specific to CNC operations. Validate design specifications and ensure shop floor application aligns with machining requirements for new products, tools, or equipment. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize machining processes

Technical expertise: Develop in-depth knowledge of CNC programming, machine operation, and tooling. Leverage prior experience and technical skills to execute machining strategies and ensure high-quality production

Business integration: Understand key business drivers such as safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) to align machining work with broader team objectives. Ensure CNC operations contribute effectively to overall production goals and integrate seamlessly with other teams in the manufacturing process

Problem-solving and judgment: Apply judgment to troubleshoot machining issues, propose solutions, and optimize processes within established parameters. Use prior experience, technical skills, and analytic thinking to address challenges and improve efficiency. Collaborate with internal resources, such as engineering and quality teams, to make informed decisions

Team contribution: Operate as an individual contributor with strong interpersonal skills, supporting team members and sharing expertise. Provide informal guidance to new machinists and contribute to a collaborative shop floor environment. For early leadership roles, assist in hiring and developing talent within the CNC machining team

Qualification

CNC machiningSiemensFanuc ControlsGrinding/Milling operationsCeramics manufacturingComposites manufacturingTeam buildingProblem-solvingProject managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (manufacturing) experience + minimum of 3 years (manufacturing) experience)

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))