Description :
Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Energy
Function: Manufacturing
Location: Greenville, SC
Job #: 848157
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 Engineering Leader will provide leadership and execution for gas turbine New Product Introduction (NPI) / New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs for manufacturing and supply chain - ensure product specifications are aligned with product cost requirements; drive design for manufacturability and producability; ensure product meets all quality requirements - establish metrics to manage and report to senior leadership.
* Lead approximately 15 advanced manufacturing engineers to deliver on-time, on-budget, on-cost programs. Providing coaching and development, career advice, and performance feedback.
* Coordinate with design and materials engineering to ensure program deliverables are met for drawing issuance and process development.
* Manage the manufacturing plant and equipment budget - establish budget requirements to support Program deliverables; control spending profiles; manage the budget process for the Growth Playbook, SII and other financial milestones.
* Lead program issue resolution to minimize cost and schedule impact.
* Lead and manage qualification of new hardware and assemblies -develop metrics to transfer qualified and simplified parts routings to production COE's.
* Coordinate the make/buy process and work with NPI sourcing and cell leadership for on time delivery of components.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
* 5+ years of engineering experience.
* 3+ years experience in development and introduction of new gas turbine or other industry specific turbines.
* 2+ years project or program management experience.
* 2+ years production cell management or engineering management experience.
* Green belt certification (GE employees only).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
* Must meet export control requirements - US citizen or green card holder.
Desired
* Master's degree in engineering.
* Mechanical engineering experience or concentration in Bachelor's or Master's studies.
* Familiarity with gas turbine product lines.
* Familiarity with processes used in gas turbine component production.
* NPI Tollgate, TIMES, COPICS, DCI, Dart experience.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Master Black Belt / Black Belt Certified (GE employees only).
* Metric focused experience with cost and fulfillment management.
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's Greenville, SC manufacturing facility is the primary producers of gas turbines for GE customers globally. We offer 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.
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.
The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.