Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Polymer Spinning Expert

Job Description Summary

The GE Aerospace Huntsville site is seeking candidates for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer position in the Fiber Operations Team. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for melt polymer spinning processes. This position requires deep technical expertise, hands-on experience, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to optimize processes, improve product quality, and drive innovation. The successful candidate will support operations in troubleshooting process and equipment issues, driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Job Description

GE Aerospace Overview

General Electric Aerospace is a leader in the industrialization of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for military and commercial jet engines. CMCs represent a technological breakthrough in advanced materials, enabling revolutionary improvements in fuel efficiency, performance, and emissions due to their low weight and high-temperature resistance. GE Aerospace has been at the forefront of CMC development since 2001, with successful implementation in engines like the LEAP and GE9X. These advancements position GE Aerospace as a leader in transforming the aviation industry.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert for polymer melt spinning processes, including polymer spinning precursor, spinneret design, extrusion mechanics, and fiber stabilization methods
• Process Operation: Lead, set up, monitor, and maintain spinning process equipment, including spinnerets, pumps, winders, and ancillary systems, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
• Troubleshooting: Lead troubleshooting efforts for polymer spinning process and equipment issues, partnering with Maintenance and Reliability teams to ensure proper preventive maintenance practices.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement design improvements to spinning processes, supporting OEE advancement programs and capital expansion projects.
• Training and Mentorship: Develop and deliver technical training for engineers and technicians, advancing team knowledge and skills.
• Safety and Compliance: Act as a resource for Process FMEA documents, PHA reviews, and MOC approvals in a PSM-covered facility.
• Technical Leadership: Facilitate root cause analyses (RCA), propose solutions to complex manufacturing challenges, and drive process improvements.
• Startup and Commissioning: Support startup and commissioning activities for new process units, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in chemical manufacturing, with advanced skills in polymer rheology and polymer melt spinning processes

Desired Characteristics

• Education: Minimum B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science from an accredited university.
• Greater than 10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Advanced skills in polymer rheology and polymer melt spinning processes (example: spinning experience in Carbon Pitch or other ceramic precursor polymers)
• Experienced in extrusion of highly branched low molecular weight polymers, including gear pump and extrusion equipment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (tools such as RCA, DMAIC, FMEA, Lean/Six Sigma)
• Process controls knowledge and proficiency in data analysis tools for process monitoring and optimization
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with technicians, engineers, and upper management
• Experience in PSM-covered facilities preferred

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes