Ceramic Process Engineer- Cores and Casting

Job Description Summary

The Ceramic Process Engineer, also referred to as Process Owner, is responsible for consistent execution of major ceramic manufacturing processes.

The Process Engineer assures that executional variation of major processes are identified and controlled.

The Process Engineer will work onsite at our Investment Casting Foundry in Schenectady Cores and Castings where you will get to work with innovative technologies.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Safety : Assure that all equipment is operating as designed, including all safety features. Assure operators are trained in all equipment safety features.

Contribute to Management of Change, Safety Risk Assessments and LOTO on all new equipment.

Equipment : Understanding how each piece of equipment operates and the limitations of each. Establish process controls to reduce process excursions via data analysis.

Perform engineering trials to evaluate process improvement and to implement fixtures / jigs / tooling. Responsible for the good functioning and standardization of processes.

Quality : Define / update / revise work instructions and procedures required to assure operators perform tasks consistently.

Perform periodic audits. Work with QA and Product Engineers to implement customer requirements. Develop PFMEA and MCP for process owned.

• Delivery : Daily monitoring of processes, drive and lead process improvement initiatives to maintain budgeted FPY. Participate in new part introduction teams as needed.
• Cost : Intensive participation in cost reduction effort and reduction of scrap via rigorous investigation and problem solving.
• Maintenance : Ensure PM are done on time for the equipment owned and help with the diagnostic of machine failure. Lead maintenance initiatives to reach budgeted OA.
• People : Daily interface with manufacturing, management, and product team. Establish operator skill levels to assure depth and breadth of skills.

Create a skills assessment tool.

This position involves a "hands-on" approach with consistent presence on the production floor and a daily check-in with operators, maintenance, and leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field / related area.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing operations / production with at least 2 of those years focusing on process control.

Eligibility Requirements

• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Schenectady plant and 1st shift. This position involves a consistent presence on the production floor with a daily check-in with operators, maintenance and leaders.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance considered only within the USA.

Desired Characteristics

• 2+ years of experience with new product design and processing of ceramic core production for investment castings.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, and highly competitive environment.
• Personality and drive to execute in challenging and fulfilling manufacturing environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules.
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to convey concepts within all levels of our organization.
• Strong academic foundation coupled with hands on experience.
• Experience with statistical and process improvement tools : 6-sigma, Minitab, SPC etc.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, and highly competitive environment.
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple tasks or projects and to develop / lead an action plan.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects.

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.

This position is also eligible for 10% performance bonus / variable incentive compensation / equity.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to close on Oct. 25, 2024 or when suitable candidate identified.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24 / 7 nurse-based resource;

and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.

e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.

No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.

S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes