Manufacturing Engineering Development Program – Pune 2027
GE Aerospace · Posted Oct 9
Commercial and military aircraft engines, propulsion systems, and aviation services
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About the role
The Manufacturing Engineering Development Program (MEDP) is a 2-year development program focused on developing and accelerating technical expertise across GE Aerospace's Supply Chain, combining on-the-job training with classroom education through two 12-month assignments. The role is based at GE Aerospace's Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune, which manufactures key aerospace components supporting India's defense and commercial sectors as well as global aviation supply chains. Engineers will work on manufacturing process development, safety, quality, Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement, and manufacturing data analytics, while gaining exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies such as automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing.
What you will do
- Safety: Promote and implement shop floor safety initiatives and best practices.
- Quality: Ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and regulatory compliance in manufacturing processes. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues using structured problem solving methods
- Process Development: Assist in Designing, developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, including tools & Fixtures design, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to meet production requirements. Utilize various design and analytical software to support and improve manufacturing processes.
- Engineering: Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing skills and interpret blueprints to facilitate component manufacturing processes.
- Support to Operations: Provide daily hands on support to shopfloor personnel for troubleshooting process issues, engaging with operations, quality teams to quickly resolve problems.
- Continuous Improvements: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to improve product quality, increase throughput, and reduce manufacturing costs. Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to identify waste and support decision-making processes
- Data Analytics: Collect and analyze data from manufacturing processes to drive short- and long-term actions that support production.
- Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies such as Automation, Robotics, Additive manufacturing, and Digital manufacturing.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, process documentation, PFMEAs, control plans.
- Project Support: Contribute to project planning, timelines, and execution for automation initiatives as part of the MEDP rotations or assignments
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in “Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy Engineering” from an accredited university or college
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA off a 4.0 scale without rounding or Min 7.5 cumulative GPA off a 10.0 scale without rounding.
- Industry experience of 1 to 5 Years as Manufacturing Engineer in Aerospace Fabrication and Machining or similar technical domain.
Preferred qualifications
- Desire to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment & Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop floor environment around various machine tools and equipment
- Hands-on experience with 2D, 3D Laser Processing (Cutting, Machining, Welding), EDM, Wire EDM
- Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP processes and DoE, DFM, DFMA Tools
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools (e.g., value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, root cause analysis).
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Python, Power BI, etc.) to analyze process/production data
- Preference will be given to those with prior internship or co-op experience
- Demonstrated commitment to community and/or university involvement
- Knowledge of manufacturing technologies
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, turboprops, and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation. Following the historical transformation and spin-offs of the broader General Electric conglomerate, the company operates as a pure-play aerospace and defense leader. It powers a vast installed base of commercial and military aircraft globally while heavily investing in next-generation propulsion, additive technologies, and sustainable flight.
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Company size
- 57000 employees
- Founded
- 1917
- Location
- Evendale, Ohio, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Rahul Ghai
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mohamed Ali
President and CEO, Commercial Engines & Services
Amy Gowder
President and CEO, Defense and Systems
Christian Meisner
Chief Human Resources Officer
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