Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer - Next Gen Products

Job Description: Roles & ResponsibilitiesExecute manufacturing readiness plans for assigned programs, including action tracking, readiness assessments, evidence collection, and support for gate and milestone reviews Support Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) activities by identifying gaps, driving closure actions, and maintaining visibility to readiness status and risk Translate product and technology requirements into detailed manufacturing development and production readiness action plans Partner with design engineering to identify producibility concerns early and help implement manufacturing-focused risk mitigation plans Support the development and maturation of manufacturing processes, including production methods, tooling concepts, fixtures, and implementation planning Coordinate follow-up from readiness reviews, tollgates, and tier meetings by documenting actions, owners, due dates, and closure evidence Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and visual management tools that monitor launch risk, deployment progress, MRL maturity, and SQDC metrics Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving efforts to reduce manufacturing risk and improve execution stability Work directly with production teams to ensure processes are prepared to meet rate, yield, quality, and delivery targets Support internal and supplier readiness activities, including process reviews, implementation coordination, and deployment follow-up where needed Capture lessons learned and help standardize best practices, readiness tools, and repeatable methods for future launches Foster a lean operating culture through the use of FLIGHT DECK principles, including standard work, daily management, action planning, and problem solving

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, new product introduction (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 teams Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convert data and open issues into clear execution priorities Experience supporting implementation of new manufacturing technologies in production environments

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments Experience with advanced or special manufacturing processes Experience supporting manufacturing readiness or technology maturation efforts Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement training or certification Experience with dashboarding, KPI management, and visual operating systems Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learnTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructivelyFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborativeProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker #LI-AW2 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 Information: GE 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: Yes At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.