Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Operations Lead

Lead day-to-day operations in a low-volume, high-mix development shop focused on combustors and structures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the existing operations-monitoring process to routinely status WIP hardware and maintain a robust schedule that informs shop bandwidth and future work.
• Manage the flow of hardware through external vendor operations, including shipping, conformity documentation, purchase orders, and acting as the shop’s primary vendor point of contact.
• Lead LEAN implementation and sustainment in the shop, tailoring principles to a high-mix, low-volume environment; develop standard work and drive 5S improvements.
• Interface with engineering, quality, inspection, engine programs, external customers, and outside vendors to communicate hardware status and shop needs.
• Create process documentation and operating instructions.
• Support troubleshooting and resolve manufacturing process issues.

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).
• Minimum 3 additional years of manufacturing experience, ideally with machining, assembly, machine repair, or inspection.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with LEAN / Six Sigma and 5S principles.
• Experience with shop operations, particularly hardware management, scheduling, quoting, and finance.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and process engineering.
• Experience with CAM/CAD, particularly Unigraphics NX.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-starter.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and the shop-floor workforce.
• Receptive to guidance and supervision; follows work rules, safety practices, and attendance standards.
• Humble, transparent, and focused leadership qualities.
• Analytical problem-solver who challenges existing processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage).
• Access to a Health Coach and 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan with company matching and retirement contributions.
• Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; employment is contingent upon proof of U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).