Lead Inspection Special Process Engineer

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Job Description Summary

Provide engineering activities and support that relate to improvements in inspection and introduction of new repairs and technologies to improve delivery, repair yield (scrap), safety, and quality

Job Description

Company Overview

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global leader in aerospace propulsion, services, and integrated systems. Currently, it has approximately 44,000 in-service commercial aircraft engines worldwide. With a century-long history of innovation and profound industry expertise, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely.

 

Site Overview

For 45 years in China, GE Aerospace has committed to developing and investing in China’s aviation industry with reliable, efficient, sustainable, and outstanding products and services. GE Aerospace and its joint venture CFM have served more than 60 airline customers in the Greater China Region, with over 7700 engines in service and nearly 5000 engines on order. We are devoted to the market’s quality growth propelled by technological innovation and digitalization. Together with our partners, we are shaping a sustainable future of flight that helps the industry reach its carbon-neutral goal for the benefit of us all tomorrow.

Role Overview

Provide engineering activities and support that relate to improvements in inspection and introduction of new repairs and technologies to improve delivery, repair yield (scrap), safety, and quality

The Ideal Candidate

·  Engineering Special Process Owner (SPO) associated with inspection (Gate 1) processes
·  Technical expert for measurement and inspection processes providing shop support to drive business improvements (delivery, quality, safety, cost, scrap reduction, etc.)
·  Coordinate with global peers to leverage best practices, communicate lessons learned, and drive Gate 1 improvements
·  Industrialize new inspection (Gate 1) equipment and processes including defining resource needs, Engine Manual interpretation, Mfg process flow, and digital/IT infrastructure enhancements
·  Ability to interpret engineering Engine Manual (EM) and Standard Practice Manual (SPM) requirements and institute best practices, interpretation, and measuring for surface and sub-surface anomalies and dimensional characteristics. Conditions include, but are not limited to corrosion, nicks, dents, scratches, and dimensional
·  Institutionalize LEAN practices to improve delivery

Required Qualifications

·  Ability to collaborate within a global network and peers
·  Comprehensive knowledge of underlying repair shop inspection principles, approaches, and initiatives
·  Familiarity with non-destructive testing such as structured light inspection, Eddy Current, FPI, Infra-red inspection, and Ultrasonic testing
·  Understanding and ability to direct LEAN improvements
·  Understanding of shop operations and manufacturing processes
·  Familiar with optical and dimensional inspection equipment and processes
·  Familiarity and ability to improve fielded hardware cleaning practices (process flow and practices associated with chemical cleaning, high pressure waterjet, and mechanical scrubbing).
·  Familiar with GD&T, GR&R, and SPC
·  Familiar with IT and digital processes (data flow and management)
·  Ability to support the design and adoption of inspection tooling and fixturing
·  Solid project management skills and demonstrated history of effective horizontal leadership
·  Ability to communicate with shop operators and business leaders to drive improvements
·  Analytical and problem-solving skills
·  Ability to calculate and present business cases in support of change
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  Strong decision-making skills and the ability to identify problems and propose solutions
·  Ability to interpret and understand aircraft engine manuals and understanding and working knowledge of MRO operations
·  Working knowledge of MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

·  Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
·  Global candidates acceptable, travel and flexibility in schedule required to support MRO network footprint
·  Direct shop experience ideal. manufacturing, business operations
·  Digital aptitude or experience working on digital projects desired
·  Strong oral and written communication skills.
·  Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes