Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description SummaryThe Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

A Manufacturing Engineer provides technical and operational support for manufacturing processes within a defined production area. This role is responsible for executing manufacturing engineering tasks in support of safe, compliant, and efficient production operations. Working within established procedures, standard work, and operating systems, the specialist supports process documentation, production issue resolution, quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 

This position operates within a well-defined framework and follows prescribed work instructions, systems, and operational standards. The role is accountable for the quality and accuracy of assigned work and collaborates closely with production, quality, planning, and engineering teams to support manufacturing performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities for assigned production areas, products, or processes.
• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including routers, process sheets, work instructions, visual aids, and related records.
• Assist with the implementation and sustainment of standardized manufacturing processes to ensure safe, repeatable, and compliant operations.
• Troubleshoot routine production and process issues using established procedures and escalate more complex issues to senior engineering or operations leadership as needed.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, planning, sourcing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues affecting production performance.
• Support investigations related to nonconformances, rework, scrap, and process deviations by gathering data, documenting findings, and assisting with corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements to support accurate manufacturing execution.
• Assist in evaluating tooling, fixtures, and equipment needs to support efficient and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Track and report basic manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, support problem solving, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process simplification, standardization, and improved flow.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to prioritize work, communicate technical concerns, and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Build working knowledge of the supported manufacturing process, products, and business operations.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Active Military personnel
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Experience in aerospace, aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or standard work principles.
• Experience supporting tooling, fixtures, production documentation, or process improvement activities.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, or other manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of quality systems, nonconformance processes, or root cause problem-solving methods. 

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)).

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