Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.
Job Summary
Help invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely as a GE Aerospace intern! The Manufacturing Engineering internship offers a distinct role based on your major and field of interest:
Manufacturing Engineering Internship: In this role you will build a strong technical foundation in manufacturing and assembly processes. This may include key manufacturing, new product integration, new technology integration, continuous improvement, and cost out. This internship is a great first step for those interested in our MEDP or OMLP program after graduation.
Essential Responsibilities
Our Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations combine passionate people, cutting-edge technology, and a culture of continuous improvement to provide the highest quality products to our customers. Members of our team are part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They typically have the benefit of getting hands-on experience with our products. In either internship experience, you’ll be expected to:
- Learn and understand state-of-the-art methods of manufacturing,
- Support manufacturing and repair processes for component hardware and/or overall engine assembly,
- Maintain high-quality standards via risk assessment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and the application of statistical controls
- Ensure safe work conditions via Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives
- Learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive productivity, on-time delivery, process capability, and stable operations in our increasingly complex and demanding environment
- Supporting delivery efforts for sourced components by working with our shops and suppliers while building project management skills, negotiation skills, and business acumen
Qualifications/Requirements
- Prior GE Aerospace intern experience required
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale
- Attending a full-time registered and nationally accredited bachelor or graduate program (accepted majors are listed below)
- Willingness and ability to work in any of the 35+ GE Aerospace U.S. locations
- Reliable transportation, as many of our sites do not have public transportation available
Degrees accepted
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
- Ceramic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Engineering Technology (various)
- Fiber/Polymer Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Science/Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Welding Engineering
- Or any relevant or similar major to the ones above
Eligibility Requirements
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired characteristics
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with honesty, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, and takes initiative
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative teamwork
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop floor environment around various machine tools and equipment
- Preference will be given to those with prior internship, co-op or military experience in manufacturing/supply chain or engineering
- Demonstrated commitment to community and/or university involvement
Benefits
Pay rates for this position begin at $24/hour and increase for each undergraduate year completed. Relocation support and housing assistance is available for those who relocate to a new city.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
