Job Summary
The Product Engineer is responsible for the industrialization and production of Aero-derivative gas turbine components repairs in meeting GE requirements and specifications. This role reports directly to the Aero Component Repairs Cell Leader.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.
- Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
- Plan and execute successful new product introduction (NPI) through qualification in accordance with Product Qualification and Readiness (PQR) and Manufacturing Process Plan (MPP)
- Collaborate with Quality organization (e.g. Product Quality Engineer) to ensure product verification at appropriate repair stages, ensuring Critical-to-Quality (CtQ) characteristics are achieved
- Conducts training to repairs/production technicians and assess for competency
- Focal point for product repairs technical discussions/implementations with internal GE stakeholders, e.g. Advanced Manufacturing Repairs Technology Center
- Review and dispose on product nonconformity through Perfection Review and Non-conformance Reports
- Drive internal Root Cause Analysis and effective Corrective and Preventive actions
- Drive initiatives to increase productivity, product/process yield and reduce Cost of Poor Quality
- Review and approve incoming condition and final repair reports
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
Required Qualifications
- Engineering Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 1-3 years operational, quality and process/product engineering experience in related industry preferred
- Strong communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Aero-derivatives or HDGT Gas Turbine component repairs experience will be an added advantage
Desired Characteristics
- Good understanding or applied experience in interpreting engineering drawings
- Analytical skills & experience in performing Root Cause Analysis
- Meticulous and data driven in reviewing and making dispositions
