Job Description Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to become an impactful contributor designing and implementing tools used to support our manufacturing process. The role is expected to execute multiple projects in parallel through a combination of personal creation and management of external suppliers. The job encourages modification of procedures and practices especially as newer technologies become available. Come help us invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely! The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Translate design & user interface requirements into software solutions to add efficiency to manufacturing production.
- Uses judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing process requirements.
- Has knowledge of best practices associated with software design and implementation and is aware of the emerging technologies.
- Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
- Measures success from the perspective of the customer.
- Interface with production team customers and prioritize work accordingly.
- Manage projects & achieve milestones from initial concept to production implementation
- Utilizes resources within the site to arrive at timely decisions that best fit manufacturing needs.
- Define and implement production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new automated testing equipment.
- May occasionally outreach to external available sources.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of software development experience in manufacturing.)
- Minimum of 3 years of software development experience in a manufacturing environment
- Software experience with .Net, SQL required
Desired Characteristics
- Experience writing software to control hardware
- Software experience with C+, C++, C#, WPF, WCF, Labview
- Ability to make data driven decisions and utilize Six Sigma and Lean tools
- Knowledge of safety regulations and application in a production environment
- Strong background in the creation and interpretation of engineering (electrical & mechanical) drawings / specifications and manufacturing processes
- Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
- A self-starter with ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments
- Knowledge of ISO / quality procedures
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years’ experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes