Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the facility move: build and manage the integrated master schedule, risk register, and phased move plan to minimize downtime; ensure utilities, layout, permits, and IT/OT readiness.
• Own CAPEX execution: develop business cases and ROI, manage approvals and cash flow, track spend vs. plan, and ensure compliant installation to code, EHS, and insurer requirements.
• Drive equipment strategy: define specifications, conduct make–move–buy decisions, run RFQs and supplier selection, and align tooling, gaging, and spares to process CTQs.
• Stand up equipment and processes: oversee delivery, installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and capability; establish standard work, PM plans, JSAs, and operator training.
• Manage product development and qualification: integrate NPI and part qualifications with the facility timeline, plan staffing, clear constraints via tiered management coordinate build events, and change management.
• Govern execution: run daily/weekly operating rhythms, maintain decision log and risk/issue register, and drive countermeasures to protect SQDC.
• Organize and lead projects related to new premises, factory buildings, rehabilitation, new equipment, layout, renovations, and optimization; manage capital investments.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline plus analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Use judgment to propose solutions outside set parameters for complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles; leverage multiple internal and limited external sources to arrive at decisions.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements; explain information and build consensus; convey performance expectations and handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrate success leading facility transitions or large CAPEX programs, including commissioning and ramp to rate.
• Working knowledge of APQP/PPAP/FAI, MSA and gage R&R, process capability, and OEE.
• Strong EHS acumen for install/startup (permits, contractor control, LOTO) and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with schedule, cost, and risk tools (e.g., MS Project/Primavera, cost tracking, risk registers).
• Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership, supplier management, and clear, data-driven communication.
• Aerospace or other regulated industry experience (AS9100); NADCAP/special processes exposure a plus.
• Lean/continuous improvement and standard work creation; experience with industrial IT/OT and connected equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve problems; ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs; established project management skills
• 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

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

Compensation Grade

SPB3

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes