Senior MTO Value Engineer – Thermal Spray Applications

GE Aerospace•McAllen, TX

About The Position

The Senior MTO Value Engineer – Thermal Spray Applications will be focused on driving standardization and systematic improvements to achieve 100% Yield in Thermal Spray in the GE Aerospace MRO network. This role is critical to support delivery to our customers. In the current MRO network, each shop has different processes for preparing parts for thermal spray, setting up equipment for the spray, measuring the coating results, and recording the data. This leads to a difference in yield, even on the same hardware and coating that leads to rework, increasing the delivery time for GE Aerospace customers. The thermal spray process is partially automated, and additional goal of this role will be to expand the usage of automation in the thermal spray booth. This could include additional robotics or cobots to eliminate operator input or improved fixturing that minimizes variation. This work could be done internally or contracted out to an external vendor. The role will require the ability to influence a global network to move to a common standard, integrate automation into a traditional manual process, and manage a complex project plan to achieve the 100% yield goal. The preferred location is at the GE Aerospace STAC in Springdale, OH USA, but internal candidates located at other GE Aerospace MRO facilities will also be considered. This role is expected to travel 25% to support the standardization. GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
At least 10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing
Knowledge of overhaul and component repair processes
Demonstrated ability to manage large complex projects
Fluent in English, written and verbal
Ability to travel 25% to international destinations, including but not limited to: USA, Brazil, United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan

Nice To Haves

Strong relationships with GE Aerospace MRO shops
Foundational knowledge on thermal spray processes
Understanding of how to integrate automation, or experience with managing vendors that integrate automation
Highly motivated, self-starting, and passionate
Experience in GE Aerospace MRO Facility
Demonstrated team leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills
Strong technical communication skills and willingness to continually improve communication and influencing skills in diverse and distributed work environments
Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams
Keen listener and innate drive to succeed
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Responsibilities

Defining a standard measure of thermal spray yield, deploying the measurement into the MRO network, and tracking progress during the MTO Engineering MOR
Implementing standard work and tools to capture process parameters and lab results across the full network. This could include workflows or other digital tools.
Identifying shops “off standard” against best practices, and enabling process improvements to move all shops to the same foundation
Integrating robotics and other automation techniques to remove human variation from the process, including machine setup, masking, and other upstream processes like grit blasting
Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.