Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Sourced Hardware

GE Aerospace

2d•$136,000 - $181,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer manages and coordinates delivery projects within the Supplier Performance & Execution Sourcing Section. The role organizes cross-functional teams to improve product delivery, supports the Sourcing team and suppliers in resolving technical issues, and provides manufacturing-process expertise. The position serves as the manufacturing engineering focal point for an assigned supplier base and owns the technical performance of multiple suppliers. It involves frequent supplier travel, estimated at 25–50%, and may act as project manager for large, complex suppliers. The engineer identifies and resolves delivery barriers with fulfillment, commercial, and quality teams; guides supplier performance; drives cost-reduction efforts; contributes to value-based supplier selection; supports source changes; and develops lower-performing suppliers. This is a remote position. Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires the employee to establish qualifying U.S. Person status. Employment is contingent on legal authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production management; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least 10 years of such experience.
Must be able to establish qualifying U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Expertise programming or mechanically supporting traditional machining methods such as milling, turning, broaching, or welding, and/or non-traditional methods such as EDM or 3D printing.
Expertise in sourcing, shop operations, or production control.
Manufacturing experience in aerospace or automotive.
Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
Transparent communication, including sharing critical information, speaking candidly, and contributing constructively.
Ability to learn quickly, strategically prioritize work, and remain committed.
Leadership ability, including strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Analytical problem-solving ability, critical thinking, and willingness to challenge existing processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as manufacturing engineering focal point for an assigned supplier base and own the technical performance of multiple suppliers.
Travel frequently to suppliers, with travel estimated at 25–50%.
Identify delivery barriers proactively and resolve them with fulfillment, commercial, and quality team members.
Act as a project manager for large, complex suppliers, working with others.
Apply manufacturing expertise across related part families and processes, including deep domain expertise.
Guide and influence supplier performance using manufacturing expertise.
Drive cost-reduction efforts and proactively address cost issues within the assigned supply base.
Participate in supplier selection based on value and partner with commercial owners to ensure selections provide the desired value.
Support source changes as needed and develop lower-performing suppliers.
Organize and coordinate multifunctional teams to execute product-delivery improvements.
Support the Sourcing team and suppliers in resolving technical issues.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
Employee Assistance Program with 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.