Lead Ceramic Process Engineer - Cores and Casting

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Job Description Summary

Lead Ceramic Process Engineer is responsible for consistent execution of all Process Engineering activities through all ceramic manufacturing processes. Support ceramic process engineering community within the facility.

The Lead Ceramic Process Engineer will work onsite at our Investment Casting Foundry in Schenectady Cores and Castings where you will get to work with innovative technologies.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Technical Leader for the ceramic department and accountable for the methods of manufacturing and compliance to SOPs.
·  Ensure manufacturing processes and/or methods are capable of meeting requirements for quality, cost, and delivery.  
·  Support implementation of the BiQ strategy within the ceramic department,
·  Track process capability and lead technical problem resolution as well as technical improvement activities when deviations occur.   
·  Identify consistent best practice.
·  Control and lead process improvement initiatives to maintain budgeted FPY.
·  Intensive participation in cost reduction effort and reduction of scrap via rigorous investigation and problem solving.
·  Lead new process development introduced by new part introduction as needed.
·  Daily interface with manufacturing, management, and product team.
·  This position involves a "hands-on" approach with daily presence at Gemba on the production floor and a daily check-in with other process engineers, maintenance, and leaders.
·  Other tasks as appropriate and as assigned by management
         

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree in ceramic engineering or other engineering discipline.
·  Minimum of 4 years in manufacturing operations/production with at least 3 of those years focusing on process control.

Eligibility Requirements

·  This position is 100% onsite at the GE Schenectady plant and 1st shift. This position involves a consistent presence on the production floor with a daily check-in with process engineers, maintenance and leaders.
·  Must be currently legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
·  This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
·  Relocation assistance considered only within the USA.

Desired Characteristics

·  3+ years of experience with new product design and processing of ceramic core production for investment castings.
·   Demonstrated track record of success in leading projects/activities across a range of Manufacturing Engineering processes.   
·  Ability to provide technical and professional leadership to a team of Engineers.      
·  Demonstrated capability to handle multiple tasks or projects and to develop/lead an action plan.  
·  Personality and drive to execute in challenging and fulfilling manufacturing environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules.
·  Effective written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to convey concepts within all levels of our organization.
·  Strong academic foundation coupled with hands on experience.
·  Experience with statistical and process improvement tools: 6-sigma, Minitab, SPC etc.

Pay Transparency:

The base pay range for this position is $90 ,400- $130,000 . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10 % performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​

*The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to close on April 25, 2025 or when suitable candidate identified.

Benefits Available to You

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

·  Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
·  A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
·  GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

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 Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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