Sr. Manager Test Services and Manufacturing

Innoveering, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Aerospace headquartered in Bohemia, New York, is a leading Research and Development Engineering center for the design & development of prototype scramjet, ramjet, and hypersonic propulsion systems. The company provides a full range of technology products in Propulsion, Test & Evaluation as well as Advanced Systems & Controls, serving military and commercial aerospace needs. Innoveering maintains strategic partnerships with GE Edison Works, GE Advanced Materials Operations, and GE Aerospace Research, supporting the Department of Defense, NASA, and leading propulsion and airframe manufacturers.

About the role

The Test Services and Manufacturing Manager will serve in a dual-capacity role with both people leadership and individual technical contribution responsibilities. You will lead and be accountable for the delivery of technical output, including data analysis supporting the development, manufacture, assembly, and test of hypersonic flight and ground prototype systems and subsystems. This role involves advancing high-speed propulsion technologies to meet program objectives and technology maturation goals.

As Sr. Manager, you will lead teams of engineers and technical support staff, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of ground test operations, fabrication, assembly, and related technical activities while coordinating with company EHS policy. You will build team capability and capacity, develop talent, strengthen processes, and drive continuous improvement through Flight Deck principles, standard work, and daily management. Working closely with Engineering, Programs, Facilities, EHS, and Operations stakeholders, you will help shape engineering strategy, support business priorities, develop operating budgets, and identify investments to enhance site test and manufacturing capability.

As an individual contributor, you will provide project management, systems engineering, and technical oversight for prototype propulsion system and subsystem manufacturing, assembly, test, and evaluation activities in support of customer and program needs.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, support, and development of a world-class test engineering, prototype manufacturing, and technical support team, including process improvement, recruitment, career development, and ongoing appraisal processes.
• Continual engagement with other company leaders to properly resource programs and enhance capabilities.
• Leadership of technical excellence within the team, including engagement with technical activities, process development, and application of engineering principles to multiple technical challenges.
• Upholding and developing strong Flight Deck principles, approaches, standard work, and daily management; leading and supporting Lean activities to achieve business priorities.
• Develop and strengthen test capabilities and data analysis solutions; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives.
• Benchmark other GE test facilities and competitor facilities; report findings to Leadership and develop plans to address operational capability shortfalls.
• Formalize team training, particularly evaluating the technical skills of the technical organization, and develop training to address shortfalls.
• Coordinate with GE Research & Evendale on best practices for test and data collection and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in engineering technical development, technology, and/or functional management across product or program lifecycle phases.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting the development, manufacture, assembly, and test of prototype ground and flight systems, including flight-relevant hardware and associated quality processes.
• Demonstrated successful experience leading or overseeing hardware production and ground and flight testing of flight-relevant systems.
• Significant experience in fluid systems development and complex aerospace or propulsion-related technical environments.
• Experience working directly with DoD and NASA customers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical oversight, project execution leadership, and systems engineering support for prototype system and subsystem manufacturing, assembly, and test activities.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and provide strong technical program management leadership in prototype development, manufacturing, assembly, and test environments.
• Strong desire and ability to recruit, coach, mentor, and develop engineers and technical support staff while fostering an accountable, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Strong problem-analysis skills, ability to drive structured root-cause resolution, and make sound decisions in team-based, fast-paced technical environments.
• Proven record of program management cost and schedule competence in both commercial and government contract programs.
• Seasoned and competent familiarity with operations financial management and planning.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, customers, technical teams, and a broad range of career levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive Lean principles, standard work, daily management, and continuous improvement to enhance team performance and achieve business priorities.
• Ability to champion adoption of design tools, digital engineering capabilities, data analysis solutions, and business toolsets that improve execution and team effectiveness.
• Hands-on leader with the ability to engage deeply with Technical Leadership, Engineering, and Operations to solve technical and operational challenges while maintaining focus on execution and team development.
• Quick learner who can prioritize strategically, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communicator and team builder; supports the leadership team and business plan.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission, as per the plan.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace and the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and 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 proving U.S. Person status as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status.