MTO Manufacturing Software Leader

GE Aerospace•Springdale, AR

21h

About The Position

This role leads development and deployment of data and software-enabled manufacturing solutions for engine overhaul and repair operations across GE Aerospace's global MRO network. The MTO Manufacturing Software Leader combines manufacturing engineering depth with hands-on software and data product capability to deliver measurable improvements in yield, cycle time, quality, and productivity. This position owns high-impact digital workflows in areas such as AI-enabled material forecasting applications, Databricks-based repair data products, SAP router/work center digital alignment, and digital inspection or automated defect-recognition solutions. Success requires strong customer empathy, rapid problem-solving, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams from prototype through scaled deployment. The role involves leading strategic digital manufacturing initiatives that improve overhaul and repair outcomes in MRO shop environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related technical field from an accredited university with a minimum of 7 years' experience in software development, data engineering, manufacturing engineering, MRO operations, or digital product delivery
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years' experience in software development, data engineering, manufacturing engineering, MRO operations, or digital product delivery
Willingness to travel approximately 6 times per year to global MRO sites

Nice To Haves

Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, and stays committed to outcomes
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, and collaborative team builder
Problem solver: analytical, systems-minded, and willing to challenge legacy processes
Strong full-stack web application development capability with ability to deliver maintainable, production-grade solutions
Strong data engineering experience, including building governed data products and data models in platforms such as Databricks
Experience operationalizing AI/ML solutions from prototype to production, including monitoring and lifecycle management
Ability to balance hands-on technical execution with team leadership (hybrid builder-leader model)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in manufacturing, repair, or other operationally intensive environments
Experience working with ERP or manufacturing execution data models (SAP experience preferred)
Proficiency in driving process change and adoption through structured change management and user-centered design
Ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders across operations, engineering, quality, and digital technology teams
Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex topics for executive and frontline audiences
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs that scale across multiple sites

Responsibilities

Lead strategic digital manufacturing initiatives that improve overhaul and repair outcomes in MRO shop environments.
Design, build, and manage web applications that operationalize AI models (including material forecasting) for daily shop and planning use.
Build and govern Databricks data products and catalogs for repair operational data (including rework and quality dashboards).
Drive consistent digital alignment of routers and work center IDs in SAP and related systems to improve data integrity and execution accuracy.
Create and lead blended delivery teams (internal talent and external contractors) to deliver production-ready software solutions for manufacturing workflows.
Partner with CES Datafabric, Data Science, MRO DT, Operations, and Engineering teams to translate business pain points into deployable technical products.
Develop high-fidelity prototypes, run pilot testing with shop users, and convert successful pilots into scalable network solutions.
Establish standard technical patterns, documentation, and governance to enable repeatable deployment across global MRO sites.
Lead operating rhythms and execution reviews; track milestones, adoption, and business impact metrics, and provide decision-ready updates to leadership.
Drive adoption and sustainment of deployed tools through training, feedback loops, and continuous improvement cycles.
Apply Lean and manufacturing engineering principles to ensure digital solutions improve process capability, not just system complexity.
Create project charters, integrated timelines, risk plans, and action trackers; remove roadblocks and drive on-time delivery.