Process Engineer

Job Description SummaryEngineering associated with the manufacturing process for precision aerospace components. In this role, you will help shape how critical hardware is produced by advancing machining processes, improving manufacturability, and driving operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will work in a hands-on production environment with exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement through FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to grow technical depth in machining and manufacturing while building a broader career path in aerospace engineering and operations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the manufacturing process for precision aerospace components, with direct impact on producibility, process capability, and shop performance.
• Apply experience with CAM software, including NX and TeamCenter, to develop, improve, and scale machining processes in a production environment.
• Utilize CNC programming knowledge to support efficient, repeatable machining methods for aerospace hardware.
• Lead or support tool selection and fixture design to improve manufacturability, reduce variation, and enable stable production performance.
• Develop clear, visual work instructions and support machine SOPs to help operators execute processes safely, consistently, and efficiently.
• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment, and validate design specifications and shop floor implementation of new products, tools, and equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.
• Use FLIGHT DECK principles such as standard work, problem solving, and daily management to identify opportunities, solve manufacturing challenges, and sustain performance improvements. This FLIGHT DECK emphasis is an enhancement aligned to your request.
• Build technical expertise in advanced machining and manufacturing engineering, while gaining exposure to broader business drivers and cross-functional operations. Based on source language regarding broadening knowledge and understanding business drivers.
• Work with increasing autonomy within an established framework, applying sound engineering judgment to resolve issues and improve production outcomes.
• Partner with operators, quality, manufacturing, and senior engineering team members to solve problems, improve processes, and deliver results in a hands-on aerospace environment. Based on source language about consulting senior team members and team integration.
• Strengthen leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that can support continued career progression into advanced manufacturing, operations leadership, process ownership, or broader engineering roles. Based on source language related to leadership skills and higher-level knowledge.
• For customer-facing situations, communicate technical information clearly and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing experience)

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

• Demonstrated interest in advanced machining, manufacturing innovation, and process improvement in a production environment.

• Desire to build a career in aerospace manufacturing, operational excellence, and engineering leadership.

Why GE Aerospace Wilmington?

Wilmington offers the chance to build a meaningful engineering career in a high-technology manufacturing environment while enjoying a strong quality of life. Our Wilmington site provides a close-knit, hands-on setting where you can see the impact of your work quickly, collaborate directly with manufacturing leaders, and grow your influence across the shop.

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.