The Role
Leads manufacturing readiness, process maturation, and production launch execution for next-generation products. Develops readiness plans, closes manufacturing gaps, supports MRL activities, and partners with engineering, quality, supply chain, production, and suppliers. Builds dashboards and tracks risks, milestones, actions, and SQDC metrics. Supports APQP, PFMEA, control plans, process development, tooling, fixtures, structured problem solving, and deployment of new manufacturing technologies while standardizing launch practices and continuous improvement methods.
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Job Description SummaryThe Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer supports manufacturing readiness, process maturation, and launch execution for Next Gen Product and process technologies. This role serves as the tactical execution arm of manufacturing readiness—translating readiness strategies into detailed action plans, driving closure of manufacturing gaps, and partnering closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to ensure successful production launch.
This role is responsible for executing readiness activities that bridge product and process development to production implementation. The Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer works directly with production and functional teams to mature manufacturing methods, collect readiness evidence, track risk reduction, and support operating cadences that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance. This role helps standardize readiness execution and sustain momentum through disciplined follow-up, visual management, and action-oriented problem solving. This draft is derived from the senior role’s emphasis on MRL execution, production readiness plans, dashboards, readiness reviews, process maturation, and FLIGHT DECK operating mechanisms.Job Description
This role is responsible for executing readiness activities that bridge product and process development to production implementation. The Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer works directly with production and functional teams to mature manufacturing methods, collect readiness evidence, track risk reduction, and support operating cadences that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance. This role helps standardize readiness execution and sustain momentum through disciplined follow-up, visual management, and action-oriented problem solving. This draft is derived from the senior role’s emphasis on MRL execution, production readiness plans, dashboards, readiness reviews, process maturation, and FLIGHT DECK operating mechanisms.Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
- Execute manufacturing readiness plans for assigned programs, including action tracking, readiness assessments, evidence collection, and support for gate and milestone reviews
- Support Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) activities by identifying gaps, driving closure actions, and maintaining visibility to readiness status and risk
- Translate product and technology requirements into detailed manufacturing development and production readiness action plans
- Partner with design engineering to identify producibility concerns early and help implement manufacturing-focused risk mitigation plans
- Support the development and maturation of manufacturing processes, including production methods, tooling concepts, fixtures, and implementation planning
- Coordinate follow-up from readiness reviews, tollgates, and tier meetings by documenting actions, owners, due dates, and closure evidence
- Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and visual management tools that monitor launch risk, deployment progress, MRL maturity, and SQDC metrics
- Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving efforts to reduce manufacturing risk and improve execution stability
- Work directly with production teams to ensure processes are prepared to meet rate, yield, quality, and delivery targets
- Support internal and supplier readiness activities, including process reviews, implementation coordination, and deployment follow-up where needed
- Capture lessons learned and help standardize best practices, readiness tools, and repeatable methods for future launches
- Foster a lean operating culture through the use of FLIGHT DECK principles, including standard work, daily management, action planning, and problem solving
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field .
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, new product introduction (NPI), industrialization, or production readiness
- Experience with MRL, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, launch tollgates, or similar readiness frameworks
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convert data and open issues into clear execution priorities
- Experience supporting implementation of new manufacturing technologies in production environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience with advanced or special manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting manufacturing readiness or technology maturation efforts
- Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement training or certification
- Experience with dashboarding, KPI management, and visual operating systems
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learnTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructivelyFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborativeProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
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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 InformationGE 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 in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, new product introduction, industrialization, or production readiness
- Experience with MRL, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, launch tollgates, or similar readiness frameworks
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to convert data and open issues into clear execution priorities
- Experience supporting implementation of new manufacturing technologies in production environments
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience with advanced or special manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting manufacturing readiness or technology maturation efforts
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training or certification
- Experience with dashboarding, KPI management, and visual operating systems
- Ability to meet U.S. Person requirements for access to export-controlled information
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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.
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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.
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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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