The Assembly Engineer (AE) is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role that actively engages on the shop floor to manage assembly and test enabling hardware requirements for Development Engine Test at Peebles Test Operation. Projects will span Commercial Legacy, New Technology Introduction (NTI), and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role ensures assembly processes meet the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). The assembly engineer will be responsible for assembly conformity and project management during the Prep to Test phase. Additionally, the Lead Engineer will mentor newer Assembly Engineers, fostering their professional development and ensuring adherence to project timelines and goals.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing assembly and prep to test requirements for development engines
- Responsible for cost and schedule of assigned engines.
- Daily interface with: Peebles site support teams, assembly teams, instrumentation, evaluation, systems, test, engineering design, materials/fulfillment, tooling and project personnel, as well as the hourly work force.
- Engagement in activities that will assist in the scheduling and execution of engines while focusing on: Integrity, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Over-all Cost Initiatives.
- Refine, develop, and validate all aspects of the assembly process including tooling, planning, and procedures to prioritize safety and quality as well as efficiency
- Provide engine status briefings to senior business leadership
- Coordinate with customers and business leadership to ensure all key development milestones are complete on time, on budget, and to the highest quality
- Ensure engine assemblies conform to latest quality and FAA regulations – this role will include signing engine assembly conformities, 8130-9, for assigned engines
- Create and manage the engine test prep schedule through the development process
- Use a lean approach to deliver results and create solutions in a dynamic environment
- Enforce and analyze operations to ensure a safe working environment
- Provide mentorship to newer Assembly Engineers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in managing assembly and prep to test requirements for development engines ). + Minimum of 3 years managing assembly and prep to test requirements for development engines.
Desired Characteristics
- 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, able to influence others and lead small teams.
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
- Established project management skills, proven organizational ability
- Experience with engine assembly, prep to test process, and assembly conformity
- Preliminary Review (PR) approved and experienced in DPEAR, MES, and eNMS
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB2
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: No
