Manufacturing Engineering focal for assigned supplier base.
Expected to own the technical performance of multiple suppliers so supplier travel will be frequent (25-50%).
Actively leads delivery problem solving while collaborating with external supplier teams and internal GE fulfilment, commercial, and quality team members to enable solutions.
Drives multiple delivery and producibility improvement projects, ensuring each follows defined methodology, executes individual tasks, and similarly influences partner resources to meet required tollgates and deliverables.
Has manufacturing expertise in specific part families and processes and can support across multiple part families.
Guides and influences suppliers’ performance based on developing manufacturing expertise.
Knows and is influencing cost at focus suppliers, actively addresses cost issues when they arise.
Active in supplier selection based on value.
Partners with commercial owners to ensure supplier selection provides desired value.
Supports source changes as needed while problem solving and supporting suppliers.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Manufacturing)
At least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Production Management
Experience programming or mechanically supporting fabrication and/or traditional (milling, turning, broach, weld) and/or non-traditional (EDM, 3D printing) machining methods.
Experience using evidence based analytical thinking to verify the relationships between issues and develop practical solutions fixing the underlying root cause.
Experience leading and participating in improvement projects and problem-solving efforts.
Sourcing, Shop Operations, or Production Control expertise
Manufacturing Experience in Aerospace or Automotive
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

Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Sourced Hardware

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