Product Engineer – Aero

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Product Engineer is responsible for the industrialization and production of Aero-derivative gas turbine components repairs in meeting GE requirements and specifications. This role reports directly to the Aero Component Repairs Cell Leader.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Plan and execute successful new product introduction (NPI) through qualification in accordance with Product Qualification and Readiness (PQR) and Manufacturing Process Plan (MPP)
• Collaborate with Quality organization (e.g. Product Quality Engineer) to ensure product verification at appropriate repair stages, ensuring Critical-to-Quality (CtQ) characteristics are achieved
• Conducts training to repairs/production technicians and assess for competency
• Focal point for product repairs technical discussions/implementations with internal GE stakeholders, e.g. Advanced Manufacturing Repairs Technology Center
• Review and dispose on product nonconformity through Perfection Review and Non-conformance Reports
• Drive internal Root Cause Analysis and effective Corrective and Preventive actions
• Drive initiatives to increase productivity, product/process yield and reduce Cost of Poor Quality
• Review and approve incoming condition and final repair reports
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 1-3 years operational, quality and process/product engineering experience in related industry preferred
• Strong communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Aero-derivatives or HDGT Gas Turbine component repairs experience will be an added advantage

Desired Characteristics

• Good understanding or applied experience in interpreting engineering drawings
• Analytical skills & experience in performing Root Cause Analysis
• Meticulous and data driven in reviewing and making dispositions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No