GE Aerospace · 2 months ago
Lead Process Engineer - Vacuum Systems
Huntsville
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expGE Aerospace is seeking candidates for a Lead Process Engineer position in the Tape Process Engineering group. The role focuses on serving as a process expert for vacuum systems, supporting troubleshooting and design of vacuum pumping and piping systems, and advancing the knowledge of operations teams.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and maintain conductance models for ITC reactors, exhaust systems, and vacuum pumping systems
Understand choke points for the piping and vacuum systems/ develop improvements to help support OEE programs
Partner with manufacturing to insure good leak detection practices and troubleshooting standards
Stay aware and up to date on advancements in vacuum system technology and steward improvements relative to the systems at Huntsville. This includes pumping technologies as well as instrumentation technologies
Develop training related to vacuum systems for engineers and technicians
Work with Maintenance and Reliability to set up appropriate PM and maintenance practices relative to vacuum systems
Support upkeep and modification process FMEA documents
Serve as vacuum system resource for PHA’s and MOC approval
Play key role in identifying and implementing design improvements to vacuum systems
Support capital expansion teams as subject matter expert for vacuum systems
Support and/or lead RCA’s
Qualification
Required
Minimum B.S. in Engineering in either Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
5+ years experience working in chemical industry
Preferred
Experience with industrial vacuum systems preferred (ex. liquid ring vacuum pumps, mechanical boosters, vacuum jets and associated systems)
Experience in PSM facilities a plus
Familiarity with tools such as FMEA's and root cause failure analysis
Lean and Six Sigma awareness a plus
Experience with pressure drop calculations as it pertains to vacuum systems
Process Controls Knowledge
Experience with interpreting and applying engineering standards for piping and instrumentation systems
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
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2024-04-02IPO
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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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