Lead TAVS Technical Engineer

Role Summary:The Lead TAVS Technical Engineer will provide critical technical expertise in process technology development and site product startups for the Turbine Airfoils Value Stream (TAVS) Advance Technical Team. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for executing technology introduction plans for key programs to support business goals for engine component manufacturing. Additionally, this role will foster relationships between other sites within the value stream (Greenville, SC; Auburn, AL; and Evendale, OH) to enable industrialization.Essential Responsibilities:In addition, as the Lead TAVS Technical Engineer, you will:

Collaboratively partner with TAVS sites to develop product plans for technology introduction using a TRL / MRL guide to generate production solutions

Develop, support, and coordinate growth playbook forecasts into executable plans for TAVS manufacturing sites

Support multi-generational product plan activities to include ;

Capital Expenditures

Capacity Planning

and Idea Generation

Support the design of next generation tooling and processes by leading and facilitating the development partnership between Greenvillle, Auburn, and the TAVS development center

Develop initial cost, yield, and labor targets for new programs

Ensure consistent:

Product Processes

Practices

Programming

Quality Plans

Tooling

and Work Instructions

Across the shops

Coordinate technical elements and project plans to ensure the product transitions are timely and effective

Partner with Product Owners and Process Engineers

To ensure validation of design specifications

and Shop floor application of new products, tools, or equipment

Provide continuity of support to Product Owners and Process Engineers after process transfers to production sites

Develop new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organization

Lead analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods

Investigate, develop, and apply new technology

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university or college

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment and/or design of hot gas path components for gas turbines

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S):

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen

Desired Characteristics:

Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, and/or business management from an accredited university or college

Execution focused and collaboratively minded

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

Advanced manufacturing techniques :

Additive

Metrology

EDM Drilling

Creep Feed Grinding

Prototype Tooling, etc.

CAD / CAM experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

Established project management skills

Knowledge of turbine blade manufacturing

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