Manufacturing Process manager

Job Description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking experienced professional in the nickel electroplating field to join our manufacturing team. In this leadership role , you will establish ,control and optimize the electroforming process ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality while driving operational efficiency .

Job Description

Company Overview:

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight

Site Overview

Our Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune plays a crucial role in manufacturing key aerospace components, supporting not only India's defense and commercial sectors but also global aviation supply chains. Our relationships with Indian suppliers, combined with our world-class local facilities and global reach, continue to shape India's aerospace ecosystem.

Role Overview

- Daily monitoring of electroforming process operations and documentation, equipment, instruments , maintenance and checks of the electroforming process.
- Operation and control of daily output, safety and quality parameters of the electroforming process to Ensure that the documented work instructions and the router requirements are implemented as per operation sequence.
- Root cause analysis for the process defects and implementation of the corrective actions.
- Qualification and Training of operators on the special processes and related equipment.
- Coordination with Quality team for the calibration of instrumentation of process equipment and ensuring process and quality compliance.
- Preparation of Standard work, EHSRA, Heat Map and SOD and periodic review.
- Preparation of PFMEA and periodic review.
- Control of consumables and Implementing ideas for cost reduction.
- Generate and implement Productivity improvement ideas.
- Ensure compliance to customer specifications - requirements and NADCAP special process requirements.

Technical Skills

- Strong, in depth understanding of chemical processes and material properties related to plating.
- Hands on experience in the electroplating process including nickel plating, nickel hard plating, thorough understanding of electroplating processes.
- ability to set up and operate the electroplating tanks, rectifiers and associated equipment.
- knowledge of plating chemistry, ability of safe handling chemicals, proper surface preparation, cleaning techniques like polishing, buffing, cleaning.
- familiarity with different plating solutions, quality control methods, solution control and analysis, monitoring of plating thickness and ensuring consistency, thorough understanding of principles of electrolysis, current density, anode, cathode functions.
- chemical compositions of the nickel plating baths, pH levels, additives and their impact of nickel plating quality, ability to use the instruments techniques, methods for the plating / coating thickness measurement,
- Proven ability for problem solving diagnosing the issues with plating quality trouble shooting of common issues like pitting, burning, poor adhesion and complex plating problems and corrective action implementation.
- Understanding of the hazards associated with the plating process, chemicals , handling of the chemicals and handling procedures , awareness of environmental regulations , waste water treatment , disposal of associated hazardous wastes.
- Experience in preparation for NADCAP audits.
- training and mentoring of the processing engineers for the safety and quality best practices.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate is a skilled professional with expertise in electroplating processes, coating of aerospace components and assemblies.

Required Qualification

- B.E./ B Tech in Chemical / Mechanical engineering/ MSc Chemistry with 8 to 15 years of experience in Electroplating, coating of aerospace components and assemblies

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in leadership role within the plating environment in aerospace supplier industry
- Familarity with automated plating systems and advanced plating technologies
- Certification in plating technology or related field
- strong attention to detail and commitment to maintain high quality of safety and quality standards
- Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment
- Proactive problem solving approach and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to guide and lead team of engineers working for the process

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes