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GE Aerospace · 22 hours ago

Lead Process Engineer

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. The Lead Process Engineer will be involved in the manufacturing process, impacting departmental operations and responsible for planning and execution.

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Responsibilities

Develop best practices, procedures, and innovative solutions related to additive manufacturing
Lead process development related to additive support design, CNC machine setup and programming, and support and stock removal
Program CNC equipment and machine parts in a low volume, high mix environment
Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes (CNC machining) from inception through to start up
Industrialize by reducing cost and time for an eventual handoff to a high-volume facility
Train team of machinists and programmers in machining processes, best practices, and procedures
Manufacture, source, or specify all required fixturing and tooling
Develop, author, and audit process specific work instructions
Perform risk assessments such as PFMEA
Provide process documentation and operating instructions
Advise design team and manufacturing engineers on support designs and stock additions
Create machine environments and support setup of new CNC equipment from delivery to full rate production

Qualification

CNC manufacturing experienceAdditive manufacturingCNC programmingCAM/CAD experienceGD&T training5 axis millsAerospace materials machiningLean Six SigmaProblem solverLeadership abilityTransparent communicationFocused work ethic

Required

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

Preferred

CAM/CAD experience, particularly Unigraphics NX
Experience/ knowledge of CNC machining processes including 5+ years' experience in machining and programming
Experience machining/programming 5 axis mills
Formal GD&T training or 5+ year's experience in GD&T
Experience with interpreting technical drawings
Experience machining common aerospace materials like Inconel, aluminum, and titanium
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining CNC equipment
Experience assessing processes, taking measurements, interpreting data, and documenting results
Experience with additive manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma experience and/or formal training
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

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

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GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.01B
Key Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
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H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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