Lead Manufacturing Engineer

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Lynn, MA, USA
In-Office
100K-120K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
Leads manufacturing engineering for rotating aerospace hardware in a production shop. Owns manufacturing support and process performance, improves safety, ergonomics, first-time yield, productivity, delivery, and cost of quality, and reduces aged WIP. Partners with operations, quality, engineering, planning, and maintenance teams while supporting lean process redesign, layout optimization, root-cause corrective action, and continuous improvement across a $65 million defense-engine-engineering business.
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Job Description SummaryThe Lead Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Specialist will work in a production shop environment and serve as manufacturing engineer, learning the processes, hardware, specs, and quality requirements in Lynn Plant 1 – Rotating Parts Manufacturing Organization (RPMO). As a Lead ME, you will have hardware ownership of rotating parts (combination of spools and disks) in support of Defense Engines such as the F110, F404, F414, T408, CF34.
RPMO is also undergoing a transformation during 2026-2027, as we are moving our production line across the plant to implement modular cells, which will expose them to lean principles and techniques. This is an invaluable opportunity to be in a dynamic area with regular report outs and visibility to senior leadership. Manufacturing Engineer will be coached and given autonomy to have a fulfilling role with plenty of opportunity to learn and grow. High opportunity area for RCCA and process improvement.
KPIs include (safety) improvement of I&I's, (quality) first time yield improvements and Cost of Quality (rework and scrap), (delivery) parts shipped, (inventory) reduction of aged WIP, (productivity) process improvements to increase efficiency.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the manufacturing product engineer for rotating hardware components, with end-to-end ownership of manufacturing support and process performance
  • Lead efforts to improve ergonomics, safety, and overall shop-floor execution
  • Drive improvements in First Time Yield (FTY), productivity, and manufacturing efficiency
  • Reduce inactive hardware, aged work-in-process (WIP), and cost of quality (CoQ)
  • Support process redesign and layout optimization using lean principles and continuous improvement methods
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure performance supports delivery commitments for a $65M business

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or (a high school diploma with at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing setting).
  • A minimum of 3 additional years of experience in manufacturing/production.
  • GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience is permitted.

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, especially mechanical or aerospace engineer.
  • Advanced experience in manufacturing or production.
  • Experience with CNC machining, vertical/horizontal lathe, milling, surface enhancement
  • Improvement & escape prevention, Technical requirements & process control, GD&T, blueprint reading, problem solving, lean manufacturing
  • Demonstrated success working in a unionized manufacturing environment, with understanding of role boundaries, partnership expectations, and effective coordination across represented and salaried teams.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across operations, quality, engineering, planning, and maintenance to resolve issues and improve shop performance.
  • Humble and coachable: Approaches others with respect, stays agile in changing situations, and is eager to learn. Actively seeks out and is receptive to feedback, using it as an opportunity for growth and continuous improvement.
  • Transparent and constructive: Communicates with candor, shares critical information openly, and contributes in a thoughtful, solutions-oriented way that builds trust across the team.
  • Focused and committed: Learns quickly, prioritizes work strategically, and stays committed to delivering results that matter most to the business and team.
  • Relationship-builder and accountable leader: Builds strong, effective relationships across teams, communicates clearly, and fosters collaboration while also holding teams accountable for commitments, performance, and follow-through.
  • Proactive problem solver: Brings strong analytical thinking and sound judgment, challenges existing processes when needed, and solves problems in a way that keeps production moving smoothly and minimizes disruption.

The base pay range for this position is $100,050-$120,000. 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 17, 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 university or college
  • Alternatively, a high school diploma with at least four years of manufacturing experience
  • At least three additional years of manufacturing or production experience
  • GE Leadership Program graduate may substitute for required experience
  • Engineering degree, preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Advanced manufacturing or production experience
  • Experience with CNC machining, vertical or horizontal lathes, milling, and surface enhancement
  • Experience with process control, technical requirements, improvement and escape prevention, GD&T, blueprint reading, problem solving, and lean manufacturing
  • Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to export-controlled information
  • Legal authorization 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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