Sr Manufacturing Engineer – Sourced Hardware
GE Aerospace · Posted Nov 6
Commercial and military aircraft engines, propulsion systems, and aviation services
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About the role
The Supplier Performance & Execution Sourcing Section at GE Aerospace drives delivery, quality and cost performance across the company's external supply base in support of safe and more sustainable flight. The role sits within GE Aerospace's engineering and manufacturing environment, spanning traditional and non-traditional machining processes and supplier operations. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will own the technical performance of assigned suppliers, lead multi-functional delivery improvement projects, drive cost reduction and support source changes and supplier development.
What you will do
- Manufacturing Engineering focal for assigned supplier base. Expected to own the technical performance of multiple suppliers so supplier travel will be frequent (25-50%).
- Proactively identifies delivery barriers and resolves with fulfilment, commercial and quality team members. Is recognized as a critical team member by supplier or commodity
- Acts as a Project Manager for large complex suppliers along with others
- Has manufacturing expertise across multiple related part families and processes, along with deep domain expertise.
- Guides and influences suppliers’ performance based on manufacturing expertise.
- Actively drives cost reduction efforts within assigned supply base and is proactively engaged in addressing cost issues.
- Active in supplier selection based on value. Partners with commercial owners to ensure supplier selection provides desired value
- Supports source changes as needed and develops lower performing suppliers
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
- At least 10 - 15 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Production Management
Preferred qualifications
- Expertise in programming or mechanically supporting traditional (milling, turning, broach, weld) and/or non-traditional (EDM, 3D printing) machining methods.
- Souring, Shop Operations, or Production Control expertise
- Manufacturing Experience in Aerospace or Automotive a plus
- Humble: respectful, inclusive, good listener, learns from past
- Transparent: Candid in feedback, shares to solve problems, helps grow others
- Focused: Safety first, prioritizes work, measures success by the customer, continuously improves
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Benefits and support
- Relocation assistance
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, turboprops, and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation. Following the historical transformation and spin-offs of the broader General Electric conglomerate, the company operates as a pure-play aerospace and defense leader. It powers a vast installed base of commercial and military aircraft globally while heavily investing in next-generation propulsion, additive technologies, and sustainable flight.
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Company size
- 57000 employees
- Founded
- 1917
- Location
- Evendale, Ohio, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Rahul Ghai
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mohamed Ali
President and CEO, Commercial Engines & Services
Amy Gowder
President and CEO, Defense and Systems
Christian Meisner
Chief Human Resources Officer
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