Engineering Co-op Rotation I
Jenna
Experience Information
Employer: GE Aviation
Job Title: Engineering Co-op
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
GE Aviation ý Muskegon is a direct affiliate of General Electric. GE Aviation ý Muskegon manufactures high pressure turbine nozzles for various airplane engines. There are about 900 employees across the three plants located within Muskegon.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Some of the projects I completed involved helping to control our processes. I used applications like MiniTab to take a statistical approach to each of our processes to better target nominal on dimensions called out in the blueprint. Other projects included designing a small visual gauge and designing a template to improve our welding process. Other tasks included assisting the quality and manufacturing engineer in trouble shooting daily shop floor issues.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Over the course of the summer I have gained experience in design, quality, manufacturing and process control. More specifically, I learned how to ask the right questions to finish my tasks and projects in the most efficient way. I also developed a better understanding of how a large company operates and the amount of work that goes into it.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of this experience was being able to work with the team that I was assigned to! Everyone was extremely helpful and always patient with me whenever I had any issues or questions. They made it a great place for me to learn and grow as a young engineer.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
I have always had an interest in the field of aerospace engineering, but this rotation helped solidify those interests. Manufacturing parts that will go into an airplane engine is extremely rewarding and I hope to one day continue my engineering career in aerospace engineering. I am excited to see what my next rotation will bring!