Sr. Launch Manager - New Product Introduction

GE Aerospace • Vandalia, OH

2d • $136,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At GE Aerospace, the Sr. Launch Manager – NPI leads the supply chain and manufacturing transition of new products from certified design through certification and into rate production. The role owns introduction plans and readiness so post-certification quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

The position is based in Dayton (Riverside), Ohio, with additional postings in Bohemia, New York, and Vandalia, Ohio. The role works alongside engineering, program management, sourcing, manufacturing development labs, and rate production teams, leading cross-functional teams through NPI tollgates and readiness reviews and making decisions about launch risk, cost, and schedule. Non-local travel of 10%–25% is expected.

The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Candidates must be able to establish U.S. Person status; the posting also states that it is only for U.S. citizens. Employment is conditioned on legal authorization to work in the United States and, as applicable, successful completion of a drug screen. Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

The annual base pay range is $136,000–$190,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission according to the plan. The posting is expected to close November 13, 2026. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering, process engineering, new product introduction, new manufacturing process management, and/or new facility introduction.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to establish required U.S. Person status and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and/or NPI tollgate processes.
• Design for Manufacturing / Design for Cost experience and management.
• PMP certification.
• Working knowledge and application experience with APQP/PPAP.
• Experience in risk abatement and contingency planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electronic manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects, with established project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain cross-functional teams in preparing for and progressing through NPI tollgates, producibility reviews, and production readiness reviews.
• Partner with NPI Integrated Product Team peers to provide cost and schedule inputs for the NPI program plan, including manufacturing process development, hardware and asset builds, and manufacturing and sourcing readiness risk-abatement actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams in defining supply chain and strategic plans for new product proposals.
• Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), facilitate Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), and drive maturation plans where required.
• Organize and lead projects for new product introductions, new equipment, layout, and optimization; identify and mitigate manufacturing risks and deliver manufacturing opportunities.
• Shape strategy for the area of responsibility, including resource control and policy formulation.
• Assess internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, cost, and service.
• Develop solutions to problems outside set parameters and present clear recommendations.
• Lead functional teams and projects with focused scope, applying project management experience and expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
• 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 eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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