Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft.

Job Description

The GE Aerospace facility in Madisonville, KY produces a mix of more than 800 unique High Pressure Turbine Blades and Nozzles in support of 37 aircraft engine programs. Our Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations combine passionate people, cutting-edge technology, and a culture of continuous improvement to provide the highest quality products to our customers. Members of our team are part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They typically have the benefit of getting hands-on experience with our products.  
 
As an Engineering Associate at our Madisonville, KY site, you will build a strong technical foundation in manufacturing and assembly processes, which can include key manufacturing, new product integration, new technology integration, continuous improvement, and cost out. 

Job Description 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Learn and understand state-of-the-art methods of manufacturing 

• Support manufacturing and repair processes for component hardware and/or overall engine assembly 

• Maintain high-quality standards via risk assessment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and the application of statistical controls 

• Ensure safe work conditions via Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives 

• Learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive productivity, on-time delivery, process capability, and stable operations in our increasingly complex and demanding environment 

• Support delivery efforts for sourced components by working with our shops and suppliers while building project management skills, negotiation skills, and business acumen 

Required Qualifications: 

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with Manufacturing and/ or Manufacturing Engineering Specialist experience) 

  

Desired Characteristics: 

• Experience with GD&T 

• Experience with controls such as Fanuc, Hass, and Siemens 

• 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 

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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. ​ 

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.