Casting Process Engineer- Cores and Casting

Job Description Summary

The Casting Process Engineer, also referred to as Process Owner, is responsible for consistent execution of major and critical casting processes used in our production of the most advanced SX/DS blades Vernova gas turbines. The Process Engineer assures that executional variation of major processes are identified and controlled.

The Process Engineer will work onsite at our Investment Casting Foundry in Schenectady Cores and Castings where you will get to work with innovative technologies, and SX/DS furnaces.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Safety: Assure that all equipment are operating as designed, including all safety features. Assure operators are trained in all equipment safety features and for all processes. Contribute to Management of Change, Safety Risk Assessments and LOTO on all new equipment.
• Equipment: Establish process controls to reduce process excursions via data analysis. Perform engineering trials to evaluate process improvement and to implement fixtures/jigs/tooling. Responsible for the good functioning and standardization of processes.
• Quality: Define/update/revise work instructions and procedures required to assure operators perform tasks consistently. Perform periodic audits. Work with QA and Product Engineers to implement customer requirements. Develop PFMEA and MCP for processes owned.
• Design: Responsible for all 3D Design and machine programming used for all our wax machines.
• Delivery: Daily monitoring of processes, drive, lead or participate in process improvement initiatives and/or problem-solving teams to maintain budgeted FPY. Participate in new part introduction teams as needed.
• Cost: Intensive participation in cost reduction effort and reduction of scrap via rigorous investigation and problem solving.
• Maintenance: Ensure PM are done on time for the equipment owned and help with the diagnostic of machine failure. Lead maintenance initiatives to reach budgeted OA.
• People: Daily interface with manufacturing, management, and product team. Establish operator skill levels to assure depth and breadth of skills. Create a skills assessment tool.
• This position involves a "hands-on" approach with consistent presence on the production floor, during Genba walks and a daily check-in with operators, maintenance, and leaders

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technical field/related area or equivalent to 4 years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in production manufacturing or process control.

• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Schenectady plant and 1st shift. This position involves a consistent presence on the production floor with a daily check-in with operators, maintenance and leaders.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future. This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
• Relocation assistance considered only within the USA.

• 2+ years of experience with new product design and/or casting experience.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, and highly competitive environment.
• Personality and drive to execute in challenging and fulfilling manufacturing environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules.
• Demonstrated written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to convey concepts within all levels of our organization.
• Strong academic foundation coupled with hands on experience.
• Experience with statistical and process improvement tools: 6-sigma, Minitab, SPC etc.
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple tasks or projects and to develop/lead an action plan.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects