Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME)

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Lynn, MA, USA
In-Office
116K-155K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
Leads advanced manufacturing process design, tooling, equipment implementation, new product introduction, and production readiness. Solves shop-floor challenges, improves safety, quality, delivery, and cost, supports production teams, evaluates emerging technologies, and mentors colleagues. Coordinates cross-functional technical programs and projects while guiding manufacturing capability improvements in a regulated production environment.
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Job Description SummaryThe Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) plays a key role in bringing manufacturing processes to life — from process design and tooling to equipment implementation, new product introduction, and production support. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost by solving shop-floor challenges, advancing manufacturing capability, and supporting production readiness for new and existing products. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing expertise, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to guide others in a fast-paced production environment.
In this role, you will help improve manufacturing capability, support production readiness, solve critical shop-floor challenges, and enable safe, high-quality delivery for the business. This is primarily a individual contributor role with opportunities to provide coaching, mentorship and project management through influence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
  • Support production teams with problem solving and evolving manufacturing practices to better support customer delivery through safe and quality processes/technology.
  • Source and oversee new equipment & new product introduction to production readiness.
  • Support emerging technology platforms through Research & Development and Testing
  • In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 7 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience)

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 9 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience)
  • Strong technical background CNC Machining and programming
  • Diverse knowledge of manufacturing process and how they relate to one another
  • Ability to mentor guide individuals and related technical disciplines
  • Familiar with automated control type systems and logic associated with them.
  • Experience in aerospace, turbine, precision machining, or other regulated manufacturing
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to plan, document, and execute technical programs or projects.
  • Ability to mentor others and work effectively across functions.
  • Demonstrates humility, transparency, focus, and collaborative leadership.

The base pay range for this position is $116,150-155,250 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on September 13, 2026.

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, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least 3 years of manufacturing and production process and equipment experience
  • High school diploma or GED and at least 7 years of manufacturing and production process and equipment experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field and at least 5 years of manufacturing and production process and equipment experience
  • High school diploma or GED and at least 9 years of manufacturing and production process and equipment experience
  • Strong technical background in CNC machining and programming
  • Experience with automated control systems and associated logic
  • Experience in aerospace, turbine, precision machining, or other regulated manufacturing
  • Ability to plan, document, and execute technical programs or projects
  • Ability to mentor others and work effectively across functions
  • Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Aerospace.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.

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