Assistant Engineer - Tool & Fixtures
GE Aerospace · Posted Oct 29
Commercial and military aircraft engines, propulsion systems, and aviation services
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About the role
The role sits within GE Aerospace engineering, supporting the aerospace Tools & Tooling process for manufacturing operations. The work covers jigs and fixtures, gauges, press dies and sheet metal/assembly tooling, along with blueprint, schematic and CAD drawing interpretation. The Assistant Engineer will maintain tooling availability, participate in design and manufacturing reviews, run prove-out and validation trials, and work with cross-functional teams on tool maintenance and improvement.
What you will do
- Responsible for upkeeping, availability of Fixtures, Gauges and Press Dies required in shop operations.
- Participate in design reviews, manufacturing review and conduct prove out and validation trials.
- Identify innovative solutions in Tools & Fixtures, to support running a safe and productive manufacturing activity.
- Work with CFT team in proving Tool maintenance & tool manufacturing process.
- Guide operating teams effectively & address complex technical challenges, bolstering culture of problem solving.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Aerospace tooling experience in Detail part & assembly, Sheet metal.
- Detail part tool design/Maintenance: milling fixtures, Turning, Fabrication etc.
- Sheet metal tool design/maintenance: Forming, Bending, die design, Laser cutting fixtures etc.
- Inspection Tools-Plain plug gauges, Flatness gauge, Perpendicular gauges, etc
- Assembly Tools-Welding fixtures, Bush pressing & Assembly tools, Checking fixtures.
- Good knowledge about aerospace assembly process, production process, manufacturing capabilities
- Good knowledge of GD& T in detail part & assembly
- Knowledge of Lean methodology, 3M, Poka yoke & waste technique
- Knowledge about Engineering drawing specification, interoperation
- Should have 4-8 years of experience in Diploma design, Tool & Die Making
- Diploma in mechanical with Specialization in Tool design, Diploma in Tool & Die making, with 4 to 8 Years Experience
- Post diploma in Tool Design (PGDTD) will be added advantage.
- Experience on aerospace tool Design Assembly tools, Detail part & Sheet metal parts
Preferred qualifications
- Good Knowledge of Aerospace requirements, handling aerospace manufacturing Process, AS9100, quality documents, APQP requirements.
- High level of drawings/schematics/standards understanding
- Proficiency in, Unigraphics-Nx, Auto-Cad, Lean & MS Office
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided
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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