Lead Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer – NPI is responsible for the timely development and industrialization of Component Repair New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, working with relevant functional teams, and ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives are met.

Job Description

Company Overview:

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Site Overview:

For more than 40 years, our advanced facilities in Singapore have led aerospace innovation across Asia Pacific. From automating processes to leveraging smart factory technologies, robotics, and additive manufacturing, GE Aerospace is shaping the future of aviation at GE Aerospace Engine Services Singapore (GEAESS).

GEAESS is our largest site for engine component Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), responsible for more than 60% of our global repair volume.

Role Overview

• Lead the development of repair processes for Component Repair New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Generate manufacturing routers and instructions, Repair Source Substantiation packages, and other documentation required for industrialization and approval.
• Lead resolution of technical and operational challenges or concerns raised, and ensure follow through till approval is obtained and repair is handed over to shop operations.
• Work closely with the Repair, Design and Product Support Engineering teams in Singapore, USA & other global sites, during the NPI repair development phase & industrialization.
• Manage multiple NPI projects by providing scheduling, resource management, budget control and EHS compliance.
• Lead and effectively interface with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other support teams during NPI repair industrialization in the Shop, and ensure that it meets Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives, within schedule and budget.
• Interface with vendors and internal functions in an effective manner to ensure that the action items to be carried out for the NPI are executed on time and on budget.
• Assure that all engineering designs and technical data are completed and accurately documented to provide an accurate technical/historical base for future reference and to meet customer / end user requirements.
• Participate in Lean initiatives, including continuous improvement of repair processes, and utilize FLIGHT DECK tools for NPI process improvements.
• Implement new technology and/or process improvements to increase productivity of new repair processes.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate should have a good grasp of key repair manufacturing processes, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and collaborate effectively across global teams to deliver on performance objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Mechanical / Aerospace / Materials or other relevant Engineering discipline with 3-5 years of experience in NPI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of manufacturing and inspection tools and processes used in the repair industry – brazing, heat treat, diffusion coating/thermal spray, peening, welding/additive, machining, etc.
• Working knowledge of blueprints, application of engine manuals and technical substantiation process will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tool/fixture design and applications in repair.
• Good time management and strong organizational skills, with ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and customer needs.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, tools and methodology.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

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.

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