Lead Manufacturing Programs Specialist

Job Description Summary
Connection and interface between Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer facing organizations focused on product/ manufacturing readiness, execution and delivery. Contributes to execution of project strategy for assigned military New Product Introduction programs

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for assigned hardware including technical, cost, delivery and quality. Support the execution of overall program plans and translate plans into requirements and milestones for the procurement of assigned hardware.
• Serves as manufacturing representative for PCB, Tollgate and Technical reviews for assigned hardware
• Leverages network to seek and understand areas of knowledge critical to execution of assigned responsibilities.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Leads small cross functional teams working to develop complex hardware. Responsible for ensuring the team defines, and executes to, a plan to deliver on time and on cost
• Relies on knowledge and expertise to influence design and sourcing strategies for successful execution
• Considers priorities of team members and ensures resources are aligned to meet project needs
• Uses judgement to raise concerns and proposed solutions, as appropriate, if the team needs assistance.
• Maintains current and accurate records of cost and cycle time data for assigned hardware
• Proactively shares subject matter expertise with other team members
• Supports proactive process improvement at the project or organizational level.
• Awareness level knowledge in areas of supply chain, engineering processes, New Product Introduction program execution, and Earned Value Management, as well as deeper expertise in one or more areas
• Effective communication skills with a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate and influence others
• High level of comfort operating in an environment of uncertainty and change

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.


General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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