Lead Chemical Manufacturing Specialist

GE Aerospace is a leader in the industrialization of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for the manufacture of military and commercial jet engines. CMC's are a technological breakthrough in advanced materials that enables a revolutionary change in the engine's fuel efficiency, performance and emissions through lower density and fuel burn at increased temperature.

The Lead Manufacturing Specialist will utilize Flight Deck Principles to drive operational discipline for the GE Aerospace Huntsville site where SiC Fiber based Prepreg is produced. In this role, the employee is expected to develop & drive standard work that can be used to provide operational excellence relative to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for fostering a culture of excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes and identify areas for improvement
• Develop & drive standard work to ensure operational discipline in all areas of PSM Compliance & Conduct of Operations, including Product Traceability
• Develop and implement standard work processes to ensure consistency, quality, and traceability
• Drive operational discipline by ensuring adherence to established processes and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and achieve operational goals within the Tape Plant.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Ensure all improvement initiatives align with the company's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) priorities, with safety being the most critical.
• Lead change initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new & existing standard work within teams
• Provide technical solutions for chemical process issues. This can include MOC's, & small project development.
• Serve as subject matter expert for PHA's, MOC's, & Root Cause Analysis.
• Facilitate Problem Solving Reports & Root Cause Analysis for safety or production related issues.

Required Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.

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).

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