Job Description Summary
Sr. Inspection Process Engineer drive systematic advancement in inspection processes by improving the current process and/or introducing new inspection processes/technologies.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Improve Gate 1 inspection processes
- Identify the greatest improvement opportunities by considering SQDC in that order
- Seek the new opportunities for delivery improvement, cost reduction, cost avoidance, yield improvement, shop productivity, TAT reduction
Enable new technologies to advance the state of the art in inspection
- Industrialize new inspection equipment and processes including defining resource needs, manufacturing process flow, and digital/IT infrastructure enhancements
- Support exploring and integrating of robotic automation and AI in inspection technologies
Standardize the inspection/measurement processes across the shops
- Interpretation of Engine Shop Manual (ESM) and Standard Practice Manual (SPM) requirements
- Create and leverage QCWI, SOP, BP, inspection technique sheets etc.
- Collaborate with global peers to communicate lessons learned
Real time problem solvers in GE MRO shops
- Clarify the problem/Propose the solution/Escalate (if needed)
- Initiate and execute DOE to determine the optimum solution
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of aircraft engine inspection experience (or a minimum high school diploma / GED with an additional 8+ years of aircraft engine inspection experience).
Desired Characteristics
- Comprehensive knowledge of underlying repair shop inspection principles, approaches, and initiatives
- Good communications skills with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels from senior leadership to shop personnel.
- Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) such as structured light inspection, Eddy Current, FPI, MPI, Infra-red inspection, conventional and digital X-Ray, XRF technology and Ultrasonic testing
- Understanding of shop operations and manufacturing processes
- Familiar with optical and dimensional inspection equipment and processes
- Familiarity and ability to improve fielded hardware cleaning practices (process flow and practices associated with chemical cleaning, high pressure waterjet, and grit blast).
- Familiar with GD&T, GR&R, and SPC
- Familiar with IT and digital processes (data flow and management)
- Ability to support the design and adoption of automation and inspection technologies
- Solid project management skills and demonstrated history of effective horizontal leadership
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to calculate and present business cases in support of change
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to identify problems and propose solutions
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
