C&SC Part Transition Leader

GE Aerospace • Lockland, OH

2d

About The Position

The Part Transition Leader (SPB2) leads end-to-end insourcing of combustor and structural components into internal shops, ensuring readiness across machining/fabrication, welding/braze, heat treat, coatings, and inspection. They coordinate cross-functional teams (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality/NDT, Special Process, Planning, Materials, Sourcing) to execute PPAP/FAI, validate routings/BOMs, and qualify special processes and gaging. The role drives NC program prove-outs, fixture and tooling procurement, and capacity planning while managing inventory bridging to protect deliveries during transition. Using tiered daily management, they mitigate risks and implement lessons learned to accelerate subsequent launches. Success is measured by on-time transition milestones, launch-to-rate, first-pass yield, CTQ capability, and adherence to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Strong cross-functional leadership.
• Technical depth in special processes: Working knowledge of welding/braze, heat treat, coatings, and metrology.
• Ability to make sound readiness and risk decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build standard work, run tiered daily management, burn down risks to plan, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end part transitions from external suppliers into internal shops, covering machining/fabrication, welding/braze, heat treat, coatings, and inspection to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality/NDT, Special Process, Planning, Materials, Sourcing) to execute PPAP/FAI, validate routings/BOMs/SAP data, and qualify special processes and gaging (CMM, structured light, borescope, flow/pressure test).
• Drive NC programming and prove-outs, fixture/tooling procurement, and capacity/readiness plans; manage inventory bridging to protect customer deliveries during transition.
• Establish and run tiered daily management, track SQDC metrics, and proactively mitigate risks (weld/braze defects, coating adhesion, distortion, leak/flow failures) with clear escalation and recovery plans for all parts.
• Capture and deploy lessons learned, standardize control plans and standard work, and deliver sustained improvements in first-pass yield, CTQ capability (Cp/Cpk), cycle time, and cost productivity.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level