Plant & Equipment Investment Coordinator

Job description

3320575
Additional Cities

Huntsville
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Alabama
Postal Code

35756
Role Summary/Purpose

The Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) Plant & Equipment Investment Coordinator will work in conjunction with the site project managers, Finance, Lean team and the rest of the Production team to manage the complete life-cycle of capital investment (forecast, sourcing, cost account management, tracking and disposal). The person in this position will report directly to the Site Facilities Leader and be a crucial part in the growth of the Huntsville CMC site, working with new, cutting edge technology.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Develop and manage P&E-related business and cost models

·  Engage with senior leadership to report on forecasted site investments, obtain approval for investments, report on project financial performance

·  Support the Project Management Team in the development of shop floor layout including plant infrastructure layout, and equipment placement

·  Work with Operations leaders, program managers and Lean Kaizen promotion Office (KPO) to coordinate necessary workouts for timely value stream maps supporting equipment placement

·  Manage the sourcing life-cycle for equipment & related project services (Bid package generation, Issue for Bid (IFB) release, source selection, Issue for Construction (IFC) release, P.O. placement, equipment receipt)

·  Registration, tracking and reporting of site capital equipment

·  Be comfortable in the digital space and in presenting information to the Production Team

·  Work cross functionally to understand the business and production needs

·  Be a part of various projects and initiatives on site

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)

·  Minimum of 3 years of experience in Facility Management
Desired Characteristics

·  Minimum of three years managing capital equipment projects

·  Master’s degree in management, engineering or business administration from an accredited university or college

·  Expert in Excel with experience building or maintaining complex models

·  Organized with date discipline and attention to detail

·  Strong written and oral communication skills

·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

·  Ability to document, plan, market, lead and execute programs

·  Pragmatic with a bias for action and a demonstrated record of both leading and implementing change

·  Ability to tailor a message using strong written, oral and presentation skills

·  Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems

·  Experience leading projects, programs or initiatives in one or more areas including: manufacturing, digital technology, quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering or quality

·  Experience in purchasing, finance, manufacturing, engineering, quality or operations
About Us

GE Aviation is investing more than $200 million to construct two factories on 100 acres in Huntsville, Alabama. One plant will mass produce silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic fiber, the first high volume production operation in the U.S. The adjacent GE factory on the same campus will use the SiC ceramic fiber to make unidirectional CMC prepreg necessary to fabricate the CMC components. Once fully operational, the Huntsville facilities will employ up to 300 people. Huntsville is consistently named as one of the best places to live and work by a variety of national publications. The city successfully combines the rich heritage of Southern hospitality with innovative high-tech ventures and cultural diversity. Technology, space, and defense industries have a major presence here with the Army's Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and Cummings Research Park. The quality of life is second to none - with a variety of educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.

At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GEnx engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come.Learn More about GE

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GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Alabama
Primary City

Huntsville