Lead Manufacturing Engineer

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.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

• Capability and Development : The role involves leveraging expertise in one or more of these areas - advanced machining, non-conventional methods including laser/ECM/EDM, welding, joining, fabrication, composites, ceramics, coatings, additive. Have hands-on experience in developing process methods, tooling and fixtures, programming and running production. Expertise in techniques that go beyond traditional methods to improve hardware producibility at the design phase and process development at the production phase.
• Collaboration with Design Engineering : A significant part of the role is working closely with design engineers to ensure that designs are manufacturable. This involves integrating manufacturing process capabilities early in the design cycle to optimize production efficiency and quality.
• Technology Maturation: Contribute to technology roadmaps aligned to product needs, execute on technology projects, mature MRL milestones and support successful deployment at production.
• Production: Working with production shops, ensure process development and planning to enable full rate production meeting quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Supplier Development : The role may involve evaluating and developing new suppliers, working with suppliers on process development and production readiness to ensure they can meet the requirements of production quality.
• Should Cost Methods : This refers to analyzing and estimating the cost of manufacturing processes to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Design Integration : This involves participating in and potentially chairing technical reviews ensuring that manufacturing considerations are incorporated into the design process.
• Uphold safety and quality, fostering a lean culture adopting FLIGHT DECK.

This role is critical in bridging the gap between design and manufacturing, ensuring that innovative designs are both producible and cost-effective while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. 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 or related experience) + minimum of 3 years of Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Chemical or related experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Domestic travel up to 10-20% or as needed

Desired Characteristics

• 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
• Significant aerospace manufacturing experience with both non-conventional & conventional machining, fabrication, joining, and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Special Process Certifying Agent and/or Nadcap experience
• Prior experience in Aerospace manufacturing processes and materials, component manufacturing and assembly.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Masters degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial/production engineering.

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