Manufacturing Engineering Development Program (MEDP) - US - June 2027 Start

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Development Program (MEDP) is a 2-year development program in manufacturing focused on developing and accelerating technical expertise across the Supply Chain. Engineers in the MEDP will work in manufacturing engineering assignments to gain experience through a mix of on-the-job training and classroom education structured to provide a foundation of technical and leadership skills. You'll complete two 12-month assignments to cultivate growth in key technical disciplines and engineering responsibilities. In addition, the MEDP will foster mentorship and structured learning opportunities with our team of manufacturing experts. Upon completion, you will be ready for promotional opportunities to further advance in GE Aerospace.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide daily hands-on support to shop floor personnel to help facilitate problem-solving and process improvements related to production or development labs.

• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing skills and interpret blueprints to facilitate component manufacturing processes.

• Utilize various design and analytical software to support and improve manufacturing processes.

• Advance and develop manufacturing planning, processes and work instructions.

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to improve product quality, increase throughput, and reduce manufacturing costs.

• Collect and analyze data from manufacturing processes to drive short- and long-term actions that support production.

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to identify waste and support decision-making processes.

• Manage project plans related to manufacturing changes and collaborate with various functions to drive action and project closure.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college (or an associate degree in Engineering or a Technology discipline with at least 3 years of manufacturing experience)

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA off a 4.0 scale without rounding (or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing-related role)

Eligibility Requirements:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics:

• Desire to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with honesty, contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, and takes initiative

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative teamwork

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop floor environment around various machine tools and equipment

• Preference will be given to those with prior internship or co-op experience

• Demonstrated commitment to community and/or university involvement

• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies

Benefits:

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Contribution Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, permissive paid time-off, paid parental benefits, tuition reimbursement programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

The base salary for this position is set at $80,000 and this position is eligible for a target bonus of 5% of base salary. Relocation support is available for qualified moves to a new city. Performance-based salary increases are reviewed after each completed rotation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.