Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for product, process and equipment development and ensuring that existing processes and equipment meet quality requirements and operational objectives at GE Aviation, Engine Services - Singapore. This role requires deep level of relevant experience and expertise within the same manufacturing/production field, especially in SAP/Solumina.

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:

• Own all technical issues relating to the product/process, eg. product and process yield rates, etc.

• Perform process trials, analyse data and produce write-ups on the trials.

• Prepare technical specifications for the purchase and upgrading of relevant equipment.

• Implement New Product Introduction (NPI)s, new coating and welding processes into production.

• Generate Work Instructions and Operating Procedures.

• Ensure that all relevant processes comply with quality requirements, conduct investigations and implement corrective actions as required.

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to improve equipment utilization and labour efficiency and reduce operating costs through Lean initiatives.

• Conduct Risk Assessments and ensure that relevant processes are operated in compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations and Policies.

• Conduct training and certification for relevant technicians.

• Familiar with using lean concept to drive continuous improvement and productivity in the processes.

• Uses some judgement and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.

• 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.

• This candidate should possess strong operational and engineering skills and exhibit high level of maturity and competency in achieving KPI successes.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have relevant shop floor experiences in repair works within a MRO environment and is able to troubleshoot issues on the shop floor when the need arises. The candidate should exhibit strong skills in strategic planning, project management and teamwork building.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in either Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a local or internationally recognised university.

• Candidate with 8 years or more of experience within Aerospace industry is preferred.

• Candidate with a background in manufacturing or production would be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

• Team Player

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No