The role combines MRL leadership, advanced process development, NPI execution, and operational integration to bridge the gap between early technology development and full-rate production. The leader establishes operating mechanisms, readiness reviews, dashboards, and action plans that connect technology maturation and manufacturing risk reduction to program execution.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Own and lead MRL execution for assigned programs, including assessments, gap closure plans, evidence-based gate reviews, and readiness reporting
- Translate technology roadmaps and product requirements into executable manufacturing development and production readiness plans
- Partner with design engineering to improve producibility early in the design cycle by incorporating manufacturing capability, process constraints, and risk mitigation
- Develop and mature manufacturing processes for advanced or special process applications, including production methods, tooling concepts, fixtures, and shop implementation strategies
- Lead cross-functional tollgates, tier reviews, CDRL reviews and readiness reviews across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations
- Build and maintain dashboards, visual management tools, and action trackers to monitor MRL maturity, launch risk, deployment progress, and SQDC performance
- Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving to reduce manufacturing risk and stabilize execution
- Work with production teams to ensure processes are ready for rate, yield, quality, and delivery performance
- Support supplier and production readiness activities where required, including process reviews and deployment planning
- Capture lessons learned and standardize best practices for future technology insertion and launch execution
- Foster a lean operating culture using FLIGHT DECK principles, including standard work, daily management, action planning, and problem solving
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field. ( or a high School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, 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
- Strong analytical and communication skills with experience turning data into execution priorities
- Experience supporting or implementing new manufacturing technologies in production environments
Desired Qualifications
- Aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing experience
- Experience with advanced or special manufacturing processes
- Experience leading manufacturing readiness or technology maturation efforts
- Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement training or certification
- Experience with dashboarding, KPI management, and visual operating systems
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical field
- 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
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
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: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (or HS Diploma/GED with minimum 4 years manufacturing engineering/process development/NPI experience).
- Experience with MRL, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, launch tollgates, or similar readiness frameworks.
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to translate data into execution priorities.
- Experience supporting or implementing new manufacturing technologies in production environments.
- Aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
- Experience with advanced or special manufacturing processes.
- Experience leading manufacturing readiness or technology maturation efforts.
- Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement training or certification.
- Experience with dashboarding, KPI management, and visual operating systems.
- Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
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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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