Special Process Owner in Inspection

**Job Description Summary**:
Special Process Owner in Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Drives systematic improvements in inspection interpretation of the Engine Shop Manual, authors and executes local inspection technique sheets and Quality Control Work Instructions and industrializes new technologies to advance the state of the art in inspection. Measured outcomes can include repair yield, workscope creep mitigation and improvement in Gate 1 closure TAT.
**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Manufacturing Engineering Special Process Owner (SPO) associated with inspection (Gate 1) processes
- Technical expert for measurement and inspection processes providing shop support to drive business improvements (delivery, quality, safety, cost, scrap reduction, etc.)
- Coordinate with global peers to leverage best practices, communicate lessons learned, and drive Gate 1 improvements to achieve yield entitlement and best in class cost of ownership
- Industrialize new inspection (Gate 1) equipment and processes including defining resource needs, Engine Shop Manual interpretation, Mfg process flow, and digital/IT infrastructure enhancements
- Ability to interpret engineering Engine Shop Manual (ESM) and Standard Practice Manual (SPM) requirements and institute best practices, interpretation, and measuring for surface and sub-surface anomalies and dimensional characteristics. Conditions include, but are not limited to corrosion, nicks, dents, scratches, and dimensional
- Institutionalize LEAN practices to improve delivery

**Required Qualifications**:

- This role requires significant experience in the Manufacturing & Manufacturing Engineering Specialist. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience of 5 plus years).

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Ability to collaborate within a global network and peers
- Comprehensive knowledge of underlying repair shop inspection principles, approaches, and initiatives
- Familiarity with non-destructive testing such as structured light inspection, Eddy Current, FPI, Infra-red inspection, XRF technology, and Ultrasonic testing
- Understanding and ability to direct LEAN improvements
- Understanding of shop operations and manufacturing processes
- Familiar with optical and dimensional inspection equipment and processes
- Familiarity and ability to improve fielded hardware cleaning practices (process flow and practices associated with chemical cleaning, high pressure waterjet, and grit blast).
- Familiar with GD&T, GR&R, and SPC
- Familiar with IT and digital processes (data flow and management)
- Ability to support the design and adoption of inspection tooling and fixturing
- Solid project management skills and demonstrated history of effective horizontal leadership
- Ability to communicate with shop operators and business leaders to drive improvements
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to calculate and present business cases in support of change
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to identify problems and propose solutions
- Ability to interpret and understand aircraft engine manuals and understanding and working knowledge of MRO operations
- Working knowledge of MS Office

**Flexible Working**:
GE Aviation supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

**Total Reward**:
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
- Performance related bonus
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

**Security Clearance**:
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

**Right to Work**:
LI-FM23

**Additional Information**:**
Relocation Assistance Provided**:No