Tubes & Ducts Automation Leader

Job Description Summary

The T&D Automation leader partners across businesses functions and production sites to support the Technology Maturation strategy for the Engine external hardware in the framework of automation.
In this role, you will be accountable for the execution of the technical strategy to both continuously improve SQDC and help the part Family achieve strategic objectives. You will do this by driving technology roadmap industrialization and defining and leading the automation standardization center for the part family.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Partner across the T&D part family, Central ME and Engineering functions to execute technology roadmaps and champion the industrialization of the technologies to ensure manufacturing readiness, with a focus on automation of fabrication processes, bending, forming, welding and inspection.
• Support the investment process in the scope of activity.
• Accountable for On Time, On Cost, On Quality execution of the automation projects.
• Contribute to process improvement actions such as Value Stream Mapping, Production Preparation Process (3P) with production sites.
• Benchmark industry standards.
• Build the relevant partnerships to reach the Part Family goals.
• Organize and chair MRL reviews and drive action item governance in his/her scope of work.
• Foster the use of simulation in defining process definition and parameters.
• Coordinate part transitions from Development to Production shops through implementation of a standardization center. Responsible for S,Q,D,C of the center.
• Organize or perform the try storms and the manufacturing of demonstrators.
• Accountable for the standard works to be implemented in the sites.
• Manage LRIP products manufacturing on demand.
• Utilize structured problem solving and enterprise management methods and processes: Advanced Product Quality Plan, Manufacturing Readiness Level processes.
• Up to 25% travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university + Minimum of 5 years of experience in contribute to process improvement actions such as Value Stream Mapping, Production Preparation Process (3P with production sites
• Prior experience in manufacturing engineering and/or
• Prior experience in automation of special processes
• Engineering degree or significant technical experience

Desired Characteristics

• FLIGHT DECK - Skilled
• Statistical Analysis - Skilled
• Structure & Standards - Skilled
• Process Control - Skilled/Expert
• Lifecycle Strategy - Skilled/Expert
• NPI & Technology Development - Skilled
• 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.

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 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.

GE 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes