Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Project & Initiatives

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Evendale, OH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer drives operational excellence and collaborates with teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, schedules are managed, and program metrics are achieved.
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Job Description SummaryThe Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Projects and Initiatives is responsible for driving operational excellence and producibility across programs, bridging strategic planning and operational execution. This role leads the Manufacturing Engineering Next Gen Products team operating rhythm, FLIGHT DECK adoption, and program management while ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability, suppliers and shops are production-ready, and cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain a structured operating rhythm for strategic initiatives and functional processes, ensuring consistent progress and accountability of key metrics.
  • Drive adoption of GE Aerospace’s proprietary FLIGHT DECK operating model to improve organizational processes and practices.
  • Manage integrated schedules, align cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time, at-cost execution of commitments.
  • Lead EVM efforts, including maintaining baselines, tracking performance, and ensuring audit readiness, while translating contractual and financial requirements into actionable plans.
  • Act as a key interface with DoD customers, managing contractual obligations and fostering clear communication across stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering to implement "Design for Producibility," ensuring manufacturing considerations are integrated early in the design cycle.
  • Provide detailed should-cost estimates for components, assemblies, and tooling to support cost-effective decision-making.
  • Proactively engage suppliers and internal shops to meet program metrics for cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Leverage expertise in conventional and nonconventional manufacturing processes to guide process development, supplier selection, and production ramp-up readiness.
  • Mature technology roadmaps, close MRL gaps, and drive process trials to ensure successful deployment at production.
  • Mentor less-experienced colleagues, lead projects with moderate risks, and foster collaboration across teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university ( or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Management.) + Minimum of 3 years of Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Management.
  • Minimum 5 years in manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering, business operations, or supply chain.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.
  • Willingness to travel domestically 10–20% (as needed).

Desired Characteristics

  • Aerospace manufacturing experience with conventional machining, nonconventional machining (e.g., laser/ECM/EDM), fabrication, joining, and inspection.
  • Proficient in GD&T and inspection methods; ability to read and interpret part drawings.
  • Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards and special process certifications.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • 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.

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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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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 is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, behavioral health support, disability, and company‑paid life/AD&D. Feedback suggests these provisions are competitive and materially enhance total rewards.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs combine a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and an additional company retirement contribution. Feedback suggests this structure is valued for long‑term financial security.
  • Parental & Family Support Family‑oriented benefits include enhanced paid parental leave, bereavement leave for pregnancy loss, adoption assistance, and caregiver support services. Feedback suggests these policies provide meaningful support during major life events.

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