Company Overview
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!
Site Overview
Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing
Role Overview
- Manufacturing Engineering focal for assigned supplier base. Expected to own the technical performance of multiple suppliers so supplier travel will be frequent (25-50%).
- Proactively identifies delivery barriers and resolves with fulfilment, commercial and quality team members. Is recognized as a critical team member by supplier or commodity
- Acts as a Project Manager for large complex suppliers along with others
- Has manufacturing expertise across multiple related part families and processes, along with deep domain expertise.
- Guides and influences suppliers’ performance based on manufacturing expertise.
- Actively drives cost reduction efforts within assigned supply base and is proactively engaged in addressing cost issues.
- Active in supplier selection based on value. Partners with commercial owners to ensure supplier selection provides desired value
- Supports source changes as needed and develops lower performing suppliers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
- At least 10 - 15 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Production Management
Desired Characteristics:
- Expertise in programming or mechanically supporting traditional (milling, turning, broach, weld) and/or non-traditional (EDM, 3D printing) machining methods.
- Souring, Shop Operations, or Production Control expertise
- Manufacturing Experience in Aerospace or Automotive a plus
- Humble: respectful, inclusive, good listener, learns from past
- Transparent: Candid in feedback, shares to solve problems, helps grow others
- Focused: Safety first, prioritizes work, measures success by the customer, continuously improves
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.
This Job Description is intended to provide a high-level guide to the role. However, it is not intended to amend or otherwise restrict/expand the duties required from each individual employee as set out in their respective employment contract and/or as otherwise agreed between an employee and their manager.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of manufacturing experience
- 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production management
- Expertise in traditional machining processes such as milling, turning, broaching, or welding, and/or non-traditional methods such as EDM or 3D printing
- Sourcing, shop operations, or production control expertise
- Manufacturing experience in aerospace or automotive
- Strong communication, leadership, decision-making, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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.
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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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