GE Aviation Career : ATC Quality Technician
Job Description
Location : United States Of America
Summary
GE Additive – part of GE (NYSE: GE) is a world leader in metal additive design and manufacturing, a pioneering process that has the power and potential to transform businesses. Through our integrated offering of additive experts, advanced machines, and quality powders, we empower our customers to build innovative new products. Products that solve manufacturing challenges, improve business outcomes, and help change the world for the better.
GE Additive includes additive machine brands Concept Laser and Arcam EBM, along with additive powder supplier AP&C. At GE Additive, we continue to work every day to bring the transformative power of advanced manufacturing to businesses around the globe. Through our own extensive experience incorporating additive technologies into our production process, we recognize the value and possibilities it brings to modern design and manufacturing challenges.
Job Description :
The Additive Technology Center (ATC) Quality Technician will be responsible for the daily execution of assigned tasks and projects. This individual will be self-directed working within defined parameters and work plans to meet day-to-day and short-term objectives of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
In addition, the ATC Quality Technician will:
- Produce prototype and low - rate production hardware and transition new, turn - key processes into Supply Chain shops
- Operate full - scale equipment such as: CMMs, profilometers and other inspection equipment
- Effectively use hand gauges such as micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges
- Gather, record, compile, and interpret quality control data
- Conduct experiments and inspections on assignment processes, working with engineers and leadership to develop and document process improvements
- Take ownership for assigned lab areas including maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, environmental health and safety, and shop cleanliness
- Work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications, and other customer / company requirements
- Provide input into design of production inspection tooling and gauging.
- Perform first article, in process and final part inspection.
- Support Continuous Improvement activities and methods. (ie. RCCA, supplier quality control, GEAPS report)
- Participate in internal audit activities (specific to work area and scope of work)
- Daily communication with leadership and customer/vendor to solve quality challenges.
- Support manufacturing engineering and quality systems during quality control activities. (at final inspection)
- Support manufacturing engineering with process reviews (before jobs are released)
- Collect and input process capability data
- Support QC process control activities with SPC, Gage R&R, etc.
- Document / disposition NC's and submit MRB
- Support calibration of gauges
- Support cross training initiatives
- Advanced inspection techniques (CMM programing, Optical CMM, Faro arm, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma / GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering (an associate degree from an accredited school or institution in an engineering or manufacturing discipline may be substituted for experience)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required to meet business requirements
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Experience in quality and/or inspection
- Experience using statistical tools and concepts (Excel, Minitab, etc.)
- Experience performing design of experiments and associated documentation
- Experience working a team-based environment
- Strong blueprint reading skills with CAD experience a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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 drug screen (as applicable).
As a federal government contractor, GE requires U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you receive an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of vaccination will be required.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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