Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Conventional Machining Manufacturing Readiness

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer performs engineering associated with manufacturing processes, focusing on departmental operations planning and execution or professional activities within a technical discipline. The role operates with some autonomy under established policies or review of end results, and may modify procedures and practices provided that standards for quality, volume, and timeliness are met. The position has direct people-management responsibility, including staffing and performance development. It applies technical knowledge and analytical thinking to execute policy and strategy, address complex manufacturing processes, and make decisions using multiple internal and limited external sources. The engineer serves as a resource for less-experienced colleagues, may lead small, low-risk projects, helps build team consensus, communicates performance expectations, and may handle sensitive issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in engineering associated with the manufacturing process.
Minimum of 3 years of engineering associated with the manufacturing process.
Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
Transparent communication, including sharing critical information and speaking with candor.
Ability to learn quickly, prioritize strategically, and remain committed.
Leadership ability, including communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Analytical problem-solving, willingness to challenge existing processes, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute departmental operations or professional activities within a technical discipline.
Perform manufacturing engineering tasks and address manufacturing processes with technical variety or interdependent production cycles.
Manage people directly, including staffing and performance development.
Apply technical expertise and analytical thinking to execute policy and strategy.
Propose solutions outside established parameters when addressing complicated manufacturing processes.
Use internal and limited external sources to inform decisions.
Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Lead small projects with low risk and resource requirements.
Explain information and help team members reach consensus on topics within the field.
Convey performance expectations and handle sensitive issues.