Platform Manufacturing Technical Leader

Job Number	1951737
Business	GE Transportation
Business Segment	Transportation
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Posted Position Title	Platform Manufacturing Technical Leader
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Manufacturing
Function Segment	Shop Operations
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	South Africa
City	Johannesburg
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	This position requires a full understanding of steel fabrication in producing the locomotive platform. This involves the start of the process with burning of the steel using plasma and oxy/fuel burn machines, various mills, drills, presses, and rollers to sub-assembling these parts into the final welded product.
Essential Responsibilities	- Ability to understand the product drawings / documentation and relay this information to the partner's team in order to meet production requirements per the contract. - The following documents must be understood and taught as necessary: Product Drawings Documents of Technique Manufacturing Standards Technical Specifications Documents of Quality Control Tooling Drawings and Techniques - Work closely with GE Erie personnel and fully understand the fabrication requirements for the Locomotive Platform and Fuel Tank - Educate partner's personnel on the technical training required in Erie as well as the technical service required in South Africa to meet the contract requirements. - Accountable for meeting the quality standards required for successful engineering verification of the manufacturing processes. - Understand product drawings / documentation and relay this information to global partners - Create quality and manufacturing processes in the support of Platform and Fuel Tank manufacturing in order to pass verification testing in country
Qualifications/Requirements	- Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English - Minimum 4-year technical degree – Mechanical Engineering or steel fabrication related field. - Minimum 5 years working with heavy steel fabrications, detailed assemblies, and all facets of welding operations. - Strong background in the interpretation of engineering drawings / specifications and manufacturing processes. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with diverse team members. - Must be self-directed, highly detail oriented, organized, and flexible. - Must be able to use various hand tools and inspection equipment as required in the fabrication of Locomotive Platforms and Fuel Tanks ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: - Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
Desired Characteristics	- Strong background in the interpretation of engineering drawings / specifications and manufacturing processes - Working knowledge of Locomotive welding and fabrication processes - Self-directed, highly detail oriented, organized, and flexible - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical discipline - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with diverse team members - Demonstrated oral and written communication skills - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills · Demonstrated oral and written communication skills · Strong interpersonal and leadership skills