Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology to create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future. Working here means being part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Role Summary/Purpose

The Edison Works Manufacturing Engineering Manager will demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and company objectives while leading a cross-functional team to deliver on key programs and products. This discipline develops and executes a robust engineering process for manufacturing development from concept to production - design for manufacturing, process optimization, digital transformation, technology maturation, manufacturing specifications, evaluation of alternate concepts, performance of trade studies, selection and implementation of the best solutions and verification of the final production readiness. In the role, you will lead cross-functional collaboration for manufacturing engineering across all functions from concept to product design to production, ensuring proper integration and execution to meet targets on safety, quality, delivery and cost. In this role, you will drive strategic utilization of resources to develop/execute manufacturing & technology working collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Operations and Quality. Guided by business operating policy, you will have autonomy within the operational segment and may have major impact on a business unit, function or P&L. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Manufacturing Engineering team fostering technical expertise, operational rigor, innovation, collaboration, and alignment to business goals
• Coordinate producibility engineering concurrently with product development teams to ensure manufacturability and production readiness. Identify and mitigate risks early to meet program targets through the lifecycle.
• Working with production shops and suppliers, develop and optimize manufacturing operations through process development including tooling and equipment, continuous improvements, process capability and production control.
• Bring strong experience in technology maturation, pilot demonstration and full rate production scale-up and change management.
• Have diverse expertise in any of these technical disciplines - machining, fabrication, joining, castings and forgings, composites, additive, digital, inspection and quality, cost engineering and automation.
• Work across functions to manage project scope, budgets and funding, resources, milestones and timelines for program execution plans, business contracts, continuous improvements and strategic goals.
• Own/influence budgets and operating plans, ensure adequate funding for work scope, manage spending and throughput, meet monthly targets.
• Deliver on priorities ensuring effective management of tasks, risk mitigation, meet project milestones, while being accountable for deliverables to stakeholders
• Demonstrate leadership during reviews, discussions and meetings with the stakeholders and customers, navigating business processes and managing risks.
• Have open and effective communication, bring clarity and transparency, influence and resolve escalations to meet business targets.
• Grow talent by matching skills with work scope needs and leading career development and talent initiatives.
• Uphold safety and quality, fostering a lean culture adopting FLIGHT DECK.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 5 years engineering, manufacturing or operations experience
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in electrical engineering, mechanical/manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, production / industrial engineering or related engineering field or Master's degree from an accredited university or college in applied science, physics, or mathematics.
• Current DoD Secret (or greater) Clearance
• Experience working with DoD customer and processes.
• Established project management skills with demonstrated ability to large programs and/or managing DoD EVM projects.
• Prior experience in Aerospace manufacturing processes and materials, component manufacturing and assembly.
• People leadership experience.
• Masters degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Production Engineering.
• Strategic thinker with domain expertise; Problem solving and resolution.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes