Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Readiness

About the role

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer at GE Aerospace covers manufacturing readiness, process maturation and launch execution for next-generation product and process technologies. The role partners with design engineering, quality, supply chain and operations to ensure producible designs, mature manufacturing methods and robust production readiness plans that support safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives. It bridges early technology development and full-rate production through MRL leadership, advanced process development, NPI execution and operational integration.

Key responsibilities

• Own and lead MRL execution for assigned programs, including assessments, gap closure plans, evidence-based gate reviews and readiness reporting
• Translate technology roadmaps and product requirements into manufacturing development and production readiness plans
• Partner with design engineering to improve producibility early in the design cycle
• Develop and mature manufacturing processes for advanced or special process applications, including tooling concepts, fixtures and shop implementation
• Lead cross-functional tollgates, tier reviews, CDRL reviews and readiness reviews across engineering, quality, supply chain and operations
• Build dashboards, visual management tools and action trackers to monitor MRL maturity, launch risk, deployment progress and SQDC performance
• Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans and structured problem-solving to reduce manufacturing risk
• Work with production teams on rate, yield, quality and delivery readiness, and support supplier readiness activities
• Capture lessons learned and standardize best practices, and foster a lean operating culture using FLIGHT DECK principles

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, NPI, industrialization or production readiness
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality and supply chain
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience turning data into execution priorities
• Preferred: aerospace, defense or regulated manufacturing experience; experience leading manufacturing readiness or technology maturation; Lean / Six Sigma training or certification; Master's degree

Required skills

• MRL, APQP, PFMEA, control plans and launch tollgates, or similar readiness frameworks
• Dashboarding, KPI management and visual operating systems (preferred)

What we offer

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs), Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off
• Relocation assistance provided

Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required, so U.S. person status must be provable. The position is open to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals, and offers relocation assistance.