Military DoD SkillBridge Program Internship – Life Cycle Management Standards Development

GE Aerospace • Wilmington, NC

81d

About The Position

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aviation as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Job Summary: Assist in developing standardized processes for managing aerospace manufacturing equipment throughout its life cycle from concept initiation, acquisition to disposal. This position emphasizes process development, creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process flow mapping, and establishing baseline document requirements for all stages of manufacturing equipment life cycle management.

Requirements

• Active Military personnel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in standards development and process standardization.
• Knowledge of predictive analytics and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with weapon system program management at the operational and strategic level.
• Experience with sourcing, contracting, and logistical acquisitions, as well as supportability challenges.
• Familiarity with DoD 5000 standards and Life Cycle Management principles.
• Understanding of ROI optimization and cost management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document machine life cycle management standards for each phase: Concept & Initiation, Design & Development, Production, Support & Maintenance, and Disposal.
• Develop templates and guidelines to ensure all necessary information—such as technical details, financial analysis, compliance documentation, risk assessments, and supporting data—is standardized and presented clearly for senior level and above decision-making.
• Support the development of retrofit/replacement cycles and subsystem overhaul programs.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and accountability among stakeholders in life cycle management processes.
• Design process flow maps to visualize and optimize workflows for each phase of the asset life cycle.
• Define responsible stake holder requirement for each phase.
• Individuals selected for this internship will have the responsibility and authority to carry out all assigned tasks

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees