Lead Manufacturing Engineer

GE Aerospace•Lynn, MA

9d•$100,050 - $133,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Specialist works in a production shop environment at Lynn Plant 1 – Turning Parts Center of Excellence (TPCE), learning and supporting its processes, hardware, specifications, and quality requirements. The role owns rotating hardware—including cooling plates and compressor discharge seals—and supports Defense Engines such as the T700, CT7, CF6, and CF56. TPCE is undergoing a transformation during 2026–2027, moving its production line across the plant to implement modular cells. The role will be exposed to lean principles and techniques and will have regular report-outs and visibility to senior leadership. The Manufacturing Engineer will receive coaching and autonomy, with opportunities to learn and grow in an area focused on root cause and corrective action (RCCA) and process improvement. Key performance indicators include improving safety incidents and injuries, first-time yield and cost of quality (rework and scrap), parts shipped, aged work-in-process reduction, and productivity through process improvements. The position supports delivery commitments for a business valued at more than $50 million. The base pay range is $100,050–$133,400. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission according to the plan. The posting is expected to close October 29, 2026. Relocation assistance is provided. Employment is contingent on meeting the stated U.S. Person status requirements for access to export-controlled information and on being legally authorized to work in the United States. A drug screen may be required, and employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma with at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
A minimum of 3 additional years of experience in manufacturing or production.
GE Leadership Program Graduate may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Ability to meet the U.S. Person status requirement for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, especially mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Advanced experience in manufacturing or production.
Experience with CNC machining, vertical or horizontal lathe, milling, and surface enhancement.
Knowledge of improvement and escape prevention, technical requirements and process control, GD&T, blueprint reading, problem solving, and lean manufacturing.
Demonstrated success working in a unionized manufacturing environment, with understanding of role boundaries, partnership expectations, and coordination across represented and salaried teams.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across operations, quality, engineering, planning, and maintenance to resolve issues and improve shop performance.
Humble and coachable approach, including respect for others, adaptability, eagerness to learn, and receptiveness to feedback.
Transparent and constructive communication, sharing critical information openly and contributing in a thoughtful, solutions-oriented way.
Ability to learn quickly, prioritize work strategically, and remain committed to delivering important results.
Ability to build effective relationships, communicate clearly, foster collaboration, and hold teams accountable for commitments and follow-through.
Proactive problem-solving skills, including analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to challenge processes and minimize production disruption.

Responsibilities

Serve as the manufacturing product engineer for rotating hardware components, with end-to-end ownership of manufacturing support and process performance.
Lead efforts to improve ergonomics, safety, and overall shop-floor execution.
Drive improvements in First Time Yield (FTY), productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
Reduce inactive hardware, aged work-in-process (WIP), and cost of quality (CoQ).
Support process redesign and layout optimization using lean principles and continuous improvement methods.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure performance supports delivery commitments for a $50M+ business.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching 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.
Professional development.