Advanced technology, advanced thinking, and a superb work environment. When you come to work at the GE Aerospace Airfoils facility located in Piedmont, SC, just outside of Greenville, you’ll come to realize that you’re in a place where you can do your best. We’re producing High Pressure Turbine Blades that help power tomorrow’s commercial and military aircraft. We’re using innovative production methodologies including complex machining, special processes, and NDT. As the Tool Designer, you will create and design tooling and fixtures using NX CAD modeling and drafting systems to create solutions to production issues, incorporate lean manufacturing techniques, and incorporate standardization and best practices between common production parts. The ideal candidate will have expertise in NX CAD modeling, AutoCAD, drafting/print making/reading, metal stock selection, 3D printing, and fit and assembly of parts. In addition to creating tool and fixture design experience, the ideal candidate will have AutoCAD experience to assist with 2D layouts and value stream maps.This role will be onsite Monday - Thursday.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:
- Strong development of specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and models design of product using NX and/or AutoCAD
- Knowledge and experience with TeamCenter, print creation, and management
- Examine current or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures to design modifications regarding construction and function of part
- Develop and design templates and library part models to improve design accuracy, standardization, and efficiency
- Share 3D Print duties with other designer(s) for the tool room: used to rapid prototype, create tooling, and other uses as needed
- Create and/or analyze work orders, blueprints, sketches, models, and/or descriptions to visualize shape of a part or tool and determine material required
- Input dimensions, plan layout, and determines assembly method of sequence of operation
- Inspect and verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of design in CAD software experience)
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience in analyzing, creating, and interpreting blueprints, sketches, models, and/or descriptions
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
- Experience in Microsoft Office and NX CAD & AutoCAD systems
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
