Sourcing Manufacturing Engineer & Initiatives Leader

GE Aerospace

20h•Remote

About The Position

The Sourcing Manufacturing Engineer & Initiatives Leader will own and drive complex delivery, cost, capacity, and design issues with suppliers. The role will partner with Business Sourcing Leadership to develop Growth Playbook strategies, identify opportunities to create competition by expanding global footprint, and augment Commodity teams where needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 12 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and/or Supply Chain)
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and/or Supply Chain
Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with Suppliers
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and/or Supply Chain
10+ years of experience in Sourcing, Shop Operations, and Production Control
10+ years of experience in Aerospace and/or Automotive
Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

Responsibilities

Act as the Manufacturing Engineering focal for assigned supplier base and own the technical performance of those suppliers.
Assess Lean and capacity capabilities at assigned suppliers and engage Systems FLIGHT DECK (Lean) teams to drive Cost projects.
Provide manufacturing expertise across multiple related part families and processes, including electronics manufacturing and machining.
Proactively identify delivery barriers and resolve with Fulfilment, Commercial, and Quality teams.
Manage projects for suppliers and collaborate with internal and external teams to implement solutions.
Drive cost reduction efforts within assigned supply base and proactively engage in addressing cost issues.
Use a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems.
Assess the quality of information and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, including explaining information outside of immediate team and developing skills to support consensus around topics within the function.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include 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
Annual discretionary bonus