Lead Process Engineer

About the role

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require a 4‑year degree; primarily tactical responsibilities (no general administrative work).
• Develop in‑depth knowledge of a technical discipline; use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Understand key business drivers and apply that understanding to accomplish own work.
• Understand how the work of your team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Use some level of judgment to propose different solutions outside set parameters, with guidance.
• Solve straightforward tasks using prior experience, on‑the‑job training, technical skills, and analytic thinking.
• Access multiple internal sources outside your team to arrive at decisions.
• Act as an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent; provide informal guidance to new team members.
• Responsible for manufacturing processes of turbine engine components using NC milling machines, lathes, and grinders with up to 5‑axis control.
• Knowledge and experience with NC controls including Haas, Fanuc, HURCO, and Okuma is beneficial.
• Provide technical leadership and training plans for production technical resources.
• Set goals and expectations for a team of skilled individuals to drive shop floor support and assist on improvement projects.
• Develop and execute project plans of moderate impact involving multiple support functions.
• Communicate targets and achievements across all levels of the business.
• Aid in troubleshooting machining process or machine‑related issues using root cause analysis to implement solutions.
• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment.
• Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tool, or equipment.
• Support second shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Skills

• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 USD annual. The specific salary offered may be influenced by experience, education, and work location. This position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

Schedule

This position supports second shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs (HealthAhead) supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness.
• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach; Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, referral).
• Retirement benefits: GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions); access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time‑off for vacation or illness.
• Relocation assistance provided.