Sr. Launch Manager - New Product Introduction

GE Aerospace•Dayton, OH

About The Position

At GE Aerospace, the Sr. Launch Manager – New Product Introduction leads the supply chain and manufacturing transition of certified designs into products that ship on time, at quality, and at target cost. The role owns introduction plans that take new products through certification and into rate production, with responsibility for meeting post-certification quality, delivery, and cost targets. The position is based in Dayton (Riverside), Ohio, with additional postings in Bohemia, New York, and Vandalia, Ohio. It works closely with engineering, program management, sourcing, manufacturing development labs, and rate production teams, leading cross-functional teams through NPI tollgates and readiness reviews and making decisions on risk, cost, and schedule. The role requires a launch leader who connects engineering intent to production reality and takes accountability for the launch plan, risks, and results. The successful candidate communicates clearly, builds trust across functions, manages trade-offs, and analyzes, documents, plans, and executes programs with discipline. Non-local travel of 10%–25% is expected. This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on proving eligibility as a U.S. Person, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or qualifying asylee or refugee status. The posting is expected to close on November 13, 2026. The position offers an annual base pay range of $136,000–$190,000 and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. 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 experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, new product introduction, new manufacturing process management, and/or new facility introduction.
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.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Willingness to travel 10%–25% (non-local).

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 program plans, 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 using project-management experience and expertise.

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 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 eligibility.