Process & Methods Engineer Job in Lawrence Park, Pennsylvania US

Process Methods Engineer

Job Description Job Number: 1464380 Business GE Transportation Business Segment: Transportation About Us: GE looks for innovation everywhere. What do you see? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Working for GE Transportation is exciting challenging. Come see what you are missing! Posted Position Title: Process Methods Engineer Career Level: Experienced Function Manufacturing Function Segment: Manufacturing Quality Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Pennsylvania City: Lawrence Park Postal Code: 16531-0001 Relocation Assistance Yes Role Summary/Purpose: The Process Methods Engineer will own the development of manufacturing processes tied to a particular program or cell and will be an agent of change to improve the manufacturing process. In this role you will solicit input from operators, equipment suppliers and other functions to develop process instructions documentation, process control measures, training plans, improved material presentation options, process capability and capacity improvements, etc Essential Responsibilities - Lead high-impact process and quality improvement projects yielding significant reduction in defects and cycle times, and increased productivity in the cell - Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing during launch of new products: assess process capability vs. design requirements, lead the development of PFMEAs, and mitigate risks through appropriate process controls - Conduct assessments of value added vs NVA work, ID and eliminate NVA work, and develop appropriate performance standards to enable Lean manufacturing efforts - Own process planning and training, process control and yield, development and maintenance of the manufacturing methods, process routings, and work instructions - Use experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and achieve short-term and some long-term business goals - Specify and program manage the procurement / build and implementation of necessary tooling and fixtures - Conduct cost / benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment; support equipment upgrades, providing program management from procurement through installation - Ensure processes contribute to a safe work environment; incorporate environmental objectives into the process solutions (e.g., devise ways to decrease process waste streams) - ID and implement new process technologies and share best practices to improve product manufacturability at all sites - Utilize lean manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process effectiveness and efficiency - ID and execute poke-yoke / error proofing methods Qualifications/Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Quality or other related discipline - At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing Additional Eligibility Qualifications 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 background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality or Process Improvement position - Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications - Strong mechanical aptitude - History of demonstrated performance in executing manufacturing process improvements - Prior exposure to and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing - Prior exposure to an organized labor environment - Prior exposure to a piecework environment - Prior exposure to a job shop environment - Strong project management skills - Strong manufacturing process knowledge - Strong oral and written communication skills - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills - Effective team player and facilitator - Six Sigma training and experience (GE employees only) - Shainin training and experience Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 300,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. Were passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. Were diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Many of GE's fastest growing businesses are in GE's Technology Infrastructure segment. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and technology infrastructure of the new century. GE Transportation is a global technology leader and supplier to the railroad, marine, drilling, wind and mining industries. We provide freight passenger locomotives, railway signaling and communications systems, information technology solutions, marine engines, motorized drive systems for mining trucks and drills, high-quality replacement parts and value added services. With sales in excess of $4.5 billion, GE Transportation is headquartered in Erie, PA, and employs approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. Learn more about GE Transportation today! Enjoy Life on the Lake in Erie! Our GE Transportation site in the beautiful community of Erie, PA has been an integral part of the city for years. Today, manufacturing hiring at the site has growing steady due to the increase in new customers across the globe. Located in northwestern PA, just under 2 hours from Buffalo, Pittsburgh Cleveland, Erie enjoys a low cost of living great schools. This region experiences the best of all four seasons is active all year round with everything from boating on the lake to snowmobiling in winter. Enjoy a festival at the Pepsi Amphitheatre or a day at Presque Isle State Park, visit the racetrack, casino, or indoor outdoor water parks! With the new hybrid locomotive scheduled for 2009 it's an exciting time to join GE Transportation! 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