Posted Position Title GE Lighting Career: Process Improvement Engineer

Job Number	1840334
Business	GE Home & Business Solutions
Business Segment	GE Lighting
About Us	At GE Lighting, we’re leading a global lighting revolution. In developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products, systems, and solutions for today and the future – such as world-class LED, fluorescent and ceramic metal halide light sources -- GE Lighting teams around the world are dedicated to leading a global lighting revolution to deliver innovative solutions that change the way people light and think about their world. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic atmosphere working with the most talented people in the industry in an open, developmental environment with abundant opportunities to learn, grow and advance within the organization. If you’re a driven, independent problem solver who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join GE in creating the next generation of products that will improve the lives of consumers for generations to come. Visit www.joinGELighting.com to learn more about being part of the GE Lighting team.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Manufacturing
Function Segment	Shop Operations
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	Ohio
City	Bucyrus
Postal Code	44820-3266
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
Essential Responsibilities	Lead the mechanical support of fluorescent lamp manufacturing equipment. Provide work direction to shop and maintenance Personnel across a continuous operation. Evaluate shop personnel performance, and provide feedback to employees. Have a basic understanding of machining processes: turning, milling, welding, grinding, etc. Have a strong mechanical aptitude, and excellent root cause analysis skills. Lead major maintenance jobs through all phases (planning, staffing, execution, verification, and start-up). Drive the identification, documentation, and completion of all preventative maintenance tasks. Manage all equipment install, and redesign projects through all phases Lead effort to switch machine made parts to Low Cost Suppliers with no negative impact to operations. Work across all 3 shifts to have a solid understanding of day-to-day operations.
Qualifications/Requirements	BS in Mechanical Engineering or related degree. Proven project management experience. Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience. Proficient in AutoCADor similar drafting/3Dmodeling software. Willingness to take on challenging assignments in all areas of the plant Willingness to spend a significant amount of time on the manufacturing floor to understand the issues the mechanics, and operators face on a daily basis. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence and drive change/results. Must possess a high level of motivation and resourcefulness.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	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 background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	Proven success leading mechanical design projects. Proven project management with equipment installations. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified. Minimum 3+ years manufacturing experience. Experience in a mechanics trade or similar.