Lead Engineer - Engineering Metrics & Operations
About The Position
As a Lead Engineer in Engineering Metrics & Operations, you will drive initiatives that improve the effectiveness, execution, and operational rigor of the Engineering function. You will coordinate with engineering and partner functions to manage key metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiatives that support business and program objectives. You will help establish visibility into performance, improve operating mechanisms, and enable consistent execution across the organization. The role calls for strong collaboration and analytical thinking, and the ability to work with moderate autonomy within established policies and business priorities. You will recommend and implement improvements to processes and practices while ensuring outcomes meet expectations for quality, timeliness, and operational impact. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on proving U.S. Person status as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or person granted asylee or refugee status. The position may require travel of 10% or less. Relocation assistance is provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related technical field from an accredited university.
- At least 5 years of experience in engineering operations, project execution, program coordination, functional excellence, or a related role in an engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace environment.
- Experience developing and managing metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting.
- Ability to coordinate across multiple functions and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
- Ability to work with moderate autonomy within established policies, processes, and business objectives.
- Ability to provide technical input to a software development team using an adaptive Agile framework.
- U.S. citizenship is specified as a requirement; the export-control notice also identifies qualifying U.S. Person status as including lawful permanent residents and individuals granted asylee or refugee status.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable. Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, aviation, or other highly regulated technical industries.
- Familiarity with engineering operating mechanisms, functional reviews, and business performance management.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, FLIGHT DECK, or Lean Six Sigma.
- Proficiency with Excel, OpenPlan, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar reporting, planning, dashboard, or project tools.
- Experience in government program execution under Earned Value Management System or formal Program Management Professional (PMP) training.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
- Ability to travel as required, 10% or less.
Responsibilities
- Drive initiatives to improve the overall effectiveness and operating rhythm of the Engineering function.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze engineering metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators to support decision-making and leadership reviews.
- Coordinate across engineering, program management, quality, supply chain, finance, and other functions to align priorities, actions, and deliverables.
- Support departmental operations planning and execution, including tracking milestones, action items, risks, and dependencies.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional improvement initiatives, ensuring timely follow-up, issue resolution, and clear stakeholder communication.
- Evaluate functional processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, visibility, standardization, and execution discipline.
- Prepare and deliver status updates, management reports, and executive-ready summaries on performance, risks, and progress against objectives.
- Help establish consistent business rhythms for reviews, metrics reporting, and action tracking.
- Modify and improve procedures and practices as appropriate to meet quality, volume, and timeliness expectations.
- Partner with functional leaders to identify operational gaps, define corrective actions, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve coordination, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Provide technical input to a software development team using an adaptive Agile framework.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off for vacation or illness.
- Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission according to the plan.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
