Lead Tool Designer

GE Aerospace • Piedmont, AL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced technology, advanced thinking, and a superb work environment. When you come to work at the GE Aerospace Airfoils facility located in Piedmont, SC, just outside of Greenville, you'll come to realize that you're in a place where you can do your best. We're producing High Pressure Turbine Blades that help power tomorrow's commercial and military aircraft. We're using innovative production methodologies including complex machining, special processes, and NDT. As the Lead Tool Designer, you will be creating and designing tooling and fixtures using NX CAD modeling and drafting systems. You will design fixtures and tooling to create solutions to production issues, incorporate lean manufacturing techniques, and incorporate standardization and best practices between common production parts. This role will be onsite Monday - Thursday.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of design in CAD software experience)
• At least an additional 3 years of design in CAD software experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in analyzing, creating, and interpreting blueprints, sketches, models, and/or descriptions
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• Experience applying understanding of machine systems to design, fabricate, maintain, and identify improvement possibilities
• Working experience of machine troubleshooting problems and determining solutions
• Solid understanding of mathematics and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Well-versed in designing for hydraulics, welding, pneumatics, brazing and soldering
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and NX CAD & AutoCAD systems
• 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

Responsibilities

• Strong development of specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and models design of product using NX and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge and experience with TeamCenter, print creation, and management.
• Examines current or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures to design modifications regarding construction and function of part
• Develop and design templates and library part models to improve design accuracy, standardization, and efficiency
• Shared 3D Print duties with other designer(s) for the tool room: uses to rapid prototype, create tooling, and other uses as needed
• Creates and/or analyzes work orders, blueprints, sketches, models, and/or descriptions to visualize shape of a part or tool and determine material required
• Inputs dimensions, plan layout, and determines assembly method of sequence of operation
• Inspects and verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees