Lead Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

About the role

GE Aerospace is hiring a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for its Engine Services Singapore (GEAESS) site, which is the largest MRO facility for engine components in Asia Pacific. The role leads the development and industrialization of Component Repair New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, working with functional teams so that safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives are met.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of repair processes for Component Repair NPI projects.
• Generate manufacturing routers, instructions, Repair Source Substantiation packages and other documentation needed for industrialization and approval.
• Resolve technical and operational issues and follow them through until approval and handover to shop operations.
• Work with Repair, Design and Product Support Engineering teams in Singapore, the USA and other global sites during NPI development and industrialization.
• Manage multiple NPI projects with scheduling, resource management, budget control and EHS compliance.
• Interface with Operations, Quality, Engineering and other support teams in the shop to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Interface with vendors and internal functions so that NPI action items are delivered on time and on budget.
• Ensure engineering designs and technical data are complete and accurately documented.
• Participate in Lean initiatives and use FLIGHT DECK tools to improve NPI processes, and implement new technology or process improvements to boost productivity.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials or another relevant engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in NPI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Preferred: good understanding of repair manufacturing and inspection tools such as brazing, heat treat, diffusion coating/thermal spray, peening, welding/additive, machining, and knowledge of blueprints, engine manuals and technical substantiation.
• Preferred: knowledge of GD&T, tool and fixture design, Lean principles and tools, and strong time management and organizational skills.