Sr Manufacturing Engineering Leader - Centralized Processing

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Leader to lead a team of manufacturing engineers supporting internal shops and suppliers. This role focuses on aligning team tasks with company priorities, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, and enhancing new product introduction cycles.

Responsibilities:

• Inspire and coach the team to work collaboratively, continuously improve team standards, processes, and execution of technical solutions for their customers
• Develop team members by providing training, mentorship and opportunities for skill-building in conventional machining technologies
• Foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and transparency, encouraging open communication and collaboration
• Set clear performance measures and track progress using key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met
• Ensure team tasks and projects align with organizational priorities and the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model
• Create and manage Operating Rhythm to review, validate, and support ongoing projects
• Conduct regular self-evaluations and assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Lead functional teams and projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Present business or technical discipline solutions to leaders
• Communicate complex messages and negotiate mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view
• Influence peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers
• Provide the team with the necessary tools, processes, standards, and training to maintain high performance in conventional machining technologies
• Support escalations by ensuring team members have the resources and direction needed to continue their work
• Document and maintain the best-known practices for performing the team's work
• Regularly review adherence to standard work through Genba visits and assessments
• Partner with manufacturing sites, Lean Labs, other technical teams within GE Aerospace and across Aerospace Supply Chain to standardize machine platforms, work holding, tooling and inspection methods, etc
• Maximize the use of automation and process control methods available within our existing equipment to achieve stable, capable processes with low manual intervention
• Provide input into the technology and automation roadmaps, and manufacturing pyramid

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing/engineering.)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Demonstrated success in leading technical teams within a manufacturing environment
• In depth understanding of conventional machining, manufacturing and inspection processes used within GE Aerospace and the aerospace supply chain
• Successful implementation of NPI programs or similar large scale technical projects into full-rate manufacturing production
• Prior Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Engineering roles relevant to conventional machining and aerospace hardware production
• Experience within a high-volume, high mix, production environment
• In-depth understanding of GD&T, datum structures, CAD2CAM, etc. that are required for producibility discussions
• Strong project management and facilitation skills
• Experience in building new organizational capabilities and establishing standard work
• Understanding of process capability and statistical methods
• Six sigma certification(s) or strong awareness of principles
• Ability to travel
• Strategic mindset and systems thinking
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others, foster partnership, and lead small teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Demonstrated initiative to stay abreast of technology advancements
• Demonstrated success in a cross-functional team environment