Job Information
GE Aerospace MRO Powerplant Engineering Leader in Lafayette, Indiana
Job Description Summary
The MRO Powerplant Engineering Leader reports to the GE Lafayette Plant Leader and works in a self-directed teaming structure. This role is responsible for providing technical support within the shop with relation to CFM LEAP engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
GE Lafayette has been in operation since 2015 and currently supports LEAP and Passport programs for New Make and MRO. The site’s culture is designed around a flat organization that empowers self-directed, high performing teams.
By utilizing teams of GE employees to own, operate, and regulate assembly processes we ensure our engines reach the customer in a quality and timely fashion. Teams, councils and teaming are the back bone of daily operations within GE Lafayette.
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Create engine specific workscopes in ERP system (OASIS)
Establish and maintain Service Bulletin Baselines
Shop Instruction creation / maintenance and review
Maintain knowledge of developing fleet issues, communicate and action as appropriate to avoid exposure to site and customers
Review of engine disassembly and engine hardware and timely reporting of condition
Interpret and translate customer maintenance documents into Lafayette specific internal documents to ensure compliance with customer requirements
Day to day communications (ie specific engine issues, conditions and investigations)
Provide technical support for repair industrialization efforts utilizing insights from customer and MCRB in collaboration with Program Improvement Leader and headquarters team
Collaborate with LEAP PSE (Product Support Engineering)/ CTP (Customer Technical Program) on Fleet issues
Work with technicians to troubleshoot technical issues that arise within the shop
Support and coach self-directed teams to achieve program/business objectives
Coordinate with and support LEAP Platform on technical, contractual or CSA related issues
Improve customer engine condition reporting process
Work with internal and external departments and vendors on any technical issues as required to support business needs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering ) + Minimum of 3 years of (manufacturing and/or engineering ) experience
Desired Characteristics
Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside GE (i.e., vendors)
Experience with engine maintenance, trouble shooting, and assembly
FAA Powerplant License
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
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: No