Lead Manufacturing Engineer

GE Aerospace • Lynn, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Specialist will work in a production shop environment and serve as manufacturing engineer, learning the processes, hardware, specs, and quality requirements in Lynn Plant 1 – Rotating Parts Manufacturing Organization (RPMO). As a Lead ME, you will have hardware ownership of rotating parts (combination of spools and disks) in support of Defense Engines such as the F110, F404, F414, T408, CF34. RPMO is also undergoing a transformation during 2026-2027, as we are moving our production line across the plant to implement modular cells, which will expose them to lean principles and techniques. This is an invaluable opportunity to be in a dynamic area with regular report outs and visibility to senior leadership. Manufacturing Engineer will be coached and given autonomy to have a fulfilling role with plenty of opportunity to learn and grow. High opportunity area for RCCA and process improvement. KPIs include (safety) improvement of I&I's, (quality) first time yield improvements and Cost of Quality (rework and scrap), (delivery) parts shipped, (inventory) reduction of aged WIP, (productivity) process improvements to increase efficiency.

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/production
• GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience is permitted

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, especially mechanical or aerospace engineer
• Advanced experience in manufacturing or production
• Experience with CNC machining, vertical/horizontal lathe, milling, surface enhancement
• Improvement & escape prevention, Technical requirements & process control, GD&T, blueprint reading, problem solving, lean manufacturing
• Demonstrated success working in a unionized manufacturing environment, with understanding of role boundaries, partnership expectations, and effective 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: Approaches others with respect, stays agile in changing situations, and is eager to learn. Actively seeks out and is receptive to feedback, using it as an opportunity for growth and continuous improvement.
• Transparent and constructive: Communicates with candor, shares critical information openly, and contributes in a thoughtful, solutions-oriented way that builds trust across the team.
• Focused and committed: Learns quickly, prioritizes work strategically, and stays committed to delivering results that matter most to the business and team.
• Relationship-builder and accountable leader: Builds strong, effective relationships across teams, communicates clearly, and fosters collaboration while also holding teams accountable for commitments, performance, and follow-through.
• Proactive problem solver: Brings strong analytical thinking and sound judgment, challenges existing processes when needed, and solves problems in a way that keeps production moving smoothly and minimizes 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 $65M business

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, 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

What This Job Offers

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