NPD Manufacturing Engineer
Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.
About the role
The NPD Manufacturing Engineer will support the manufacturing development of NPI (New Product Introduction) and NTI (New Technology Introduction). You will ensure that design for manufacturing (DFM) remains a priority throughout the product development cycle. You will provide feedback and direction to collaborative teams, resolve manufacturing challenges, and deliver documentation, tooling, and training to enable efficient production in a clean and safe manufacturing environment. This individual will be self-directed and hands-on with capability to manage multiple tasks within a day and prioritize short term needs requiring immediate attention.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on problem solving: Work directly with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve technical issues using data-driven approaches and structured methodologies.
- Design collaboration: Influence design engineering to ensure manufacturability and assembly considerations are integrated throughout the product development process.
- Process validation: Conduct hands-on trials and manufacturing of development parts to validate assembly, metallic component, and related processes and technologies.
- Process development: Establish robust process parameters for new technologies and systems, guiding manufacturing applications and feasibility studies.
- Documentation and training: Define equipment lists, spare requirements, training needs, work instructions, and safety documentation for production and maintenance teams.
- APQP and FMEA: Lead the rollout of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cascade critical characteristics into internal and supplier quality systems.
- System commissioning: Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes, driving continuous improvement and root cause analysis to meet SQDC targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering).
Qualifications
- Associates degree with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Good grasp of manufacturing processes, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborate effectively across global teams to drive lean, continuous improvement and root cause analysis to meet SQDC targets.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status.
Pay
The base pay range for this position is $69,000 to $86,000 per year. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
- Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company 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: Yes