Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for the integration of automation and robotic products, robotic process solutions or required modifications to existing robotic products.
• Work with GE Aerospace and industry experts to support developing specifications for new robotic products, such as software, hardware, control.
• Develop and execute test plans and feasibility studies for automation and robotics solutions.
• Support system upkeep, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional team meetings including design engineering, quality, inspection technology and manufacturing with a goal of defining requirements and standards for the use of in-process monitoring as part of an integrated additive part quality plan.
• Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions.
• Serve as a recognized leader in defining the state of the art in own technical specialty to anticipate, develop and apply technology to current and future business opportunities.
• Provide engineering support, within one’s specialty, to teams working on performance, cost reduction and quality initiatives.
• Leverage expertise to resolve problems in the field or during the manufacturing processes.
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Develop and implement training modules as necessary.
• Provide manufacturing consultation on any new work coming into the ATC including initial development schedules, resource needs and cost predictions to aid in key strategic decisions.
• Utilize standard work for development schedule creation of NPI parts selected for execution to ensure manufacturing readiness is achieved to prediction.
• Drive a culture of lean (cost out) by utilizing team ideas, design/manufacturing practices, process capability, and the producibility process.
• Manage process risk for hardware including working with peers and the product team.
• Develop technical solutions and partner with other technical leadership to implement and transition products to our production facilities.
• Ensure company compliance initiatives are implemented and followed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics Engineering, or equivalent relevant
• Demonstrated capability in computer, PLC robotics programming and experience or advanced understanding of adaptive motion control.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing site issues
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Ability to successfully work in teams, and effectively manage themselves in a somewhat unstructured environment.

Desired:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a vision into a tactical plan.
• Understanding or experience implementing machine learning techniques into automation solutions.
• Ability to execute with new and unclear requirements & goals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Demonstrated leadership in advancing the state of the art in a technical specialty.

• Essential Responsibilities

• Work in a hands-on environment to develop processes for additive manufacturing
• Pioneer the use of new additive printers and optimize for aviation component manufacturing
• Develop & optimize calibration and operational procedures of additive equipment
• Drive technology advances in additive manufacturing machine and process technology
• Task activities are focused on various areas of machine technology including machine capacity, robustness, reducing process variations, machine improvements and subsystem technology functionality
• Transition new and improved processes into Supply Chain shops
• Lead technical reviews and participate as a reviewer
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments as appropriate
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Own technology development strategies and initiatives
• Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems
• Coordinate maturation and delivery of new technology to the production environment
• Work together with business leadership at SPB and EB level
• Work on cross-functional engineering teams to capture key requirements, defined development plans, and ensure customer delivery

• QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 3 years of engineering or other appropriate technical experience)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Technology Development or Engineering

• DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Graduate degree in one of the following: Engineering, Physics from an accredited university or college
• Working experience with laser and optics principles
• Hands-on familiarity with EOS or Concept Laser DMLM printing machines and software
• Machine control and software experience
• Experience in data acquisition and sensors
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• 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

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