Description :
Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Energy
Function: Manufacturing
Location: Greenville, SC
Job #: 848163
Posted: Sep 18, 2008 Responsibilities
For 130 years, GE has been at the forefront of innovation, but finding solutions to the world's biggest problems has never been more important than right now. Join us today and become an essential part of the solution!
* The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical leadership, expertise and support for development of conventional and non-conventional machining processes of gas turbine components. Act as a supply chain expert in one of the following areas: conventional machining including milling, broaching, turning, grinding, sawing, drilling, boring, tapping or non-conventional machining including CNC, EDM, wire EDM, ECM, or chemical machining.
* Responsible for driving creation and implementation of new processes and products for supply chain. This includes using New Product Introduction (NPI) tollgate process to drive producibility/process capability, manufacturing process development, tool designing, integrated scheduling, design to cost, sourcing technical support, quality qualifications, test support, product cost out, P&E and smooth hand off of new products into the standard supply chain process.
* Work in a highly cross-functional environment with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, product management and supplier leadership to influence and introduce design configurations with extraordinary quality that are also highly manufacturable and cost effective.
* Support Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing initiatives.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, or materials engineering from an accredited institution.
* 5+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, design engineering or advanced manufacturing engineering in parts machining, CNC machining, EDM machining, milling, and broaching
* 5+ years project leadership and/or process design experience within an engineering, manufacturing or supply chain function.
* 5+ years experience reading and understanding technical specifications, blue prints and bills of material.
* 2+ years quality experience or certification.
* Green Belt certified (GE employees only).
Desired
* Strong manufacturing process experience.
* Proficient with CAM / Unigraphics.
* ERP experience (COPICS, Oracle, SAP).
* Current technical knowledge in the latest trends in conventional/non-conventional machining technology.
General
GE Energy ( [link removed] ) electrifies the world by providing reliable, efficient products and services for the energy industry. We help businesses and authorities that generate, transmit or use electricity. We work in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy, as well as with renewable resources such as water and wind energy.
GE Energy offers a competitive salary and rewarding benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and developmental programs at all levels. GE Energy values the health and well-being of our employees and makes available work/life initiatives that allow employees to meet the demands of their customers and manage their life outside of work. GE is also proud to be recognized by Working Mother Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers. These elements, along with an inclusive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth continue to make GE a global employer of choice.
* This position is located in Greenville, SC. Relocation is negotiable.
Located between Charlotte & Atlanta, Greenville is a green town providing opportunities for hiking, skiing and other outdoor activities with an active downtown where offices are located along side dining & entertainment. Greenville prides itself on year-round attractions ranging from folk & jazz festivals to weekly concerts with almost 200 city sponsored events each year. Known for their zoo, BI-LO sports arena, Art Museums, & private galleries, Greenville offers culture & work at its best at the base of the Appalachian Mountains just 3 hours from the beach! Learn more about our fantastic city at: http:// [link removed]
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
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