Lead Manufacturing Projects Engineer

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Summary

The Lead Manufacturing projects engineer will lead cross-functional teams consisting of design, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and program management to assess NPI hardware and manufacturing technology for features of risk per DoD MRL Deskbook standards. They will then lead, manage, and track this team in creating and progressing through a maturation plan to develop the required manufacturing technology and mitigate identified risks. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and managing engineering / technology projects. Accountable to deliver the scope of work to the original cost estimate.
• Manages schedule, budget, and integration of NPI and/or requisition projects, including influencing the projects to meet customer CTQs and hit tollgate milestones. Project is often a component of a program.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the creation and management of risk-based manufacturing maturation plans (MMP's)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of manufacturing processes for classified hardware.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure alignment with GE MRL standards and sufficiency of substantive evidence of risk mitigation provided
• Drive process improvement and standardization of work across programs by way of FLIGHT DECK

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma /GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical, etc) + 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and/or project management

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics

• 5+ years of experience in NPI manufacturing and/or project management
• Previous or currently has DoD Security Clearance
• Prior NPI manufacturing experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Established project management skills
• Experience and working knowledge of MRL Deskbook
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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.

GE 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