Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Projects and Initiatives

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Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! In this role, employee will co-develop & implement processes relating to readiness and capacity with your assigned commodity and suppliers.
Employee will lead the implementation of this process with specific suppliers ensuring that there is cadence and proactive problem solving in the space. The goal for this role will be to ensure there is an understanding of current state and a plan to meet global requirements from this commodity as demand increases over a rolling 3-year window, extending out to 10 years. The role has autonomy within the Commodity to create and drive rhythms to serve readiness and requires high levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen to achieve desired business outcomes.

Job Description

As a  Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Projects and Initiatives , you will drive supply chain readiness for assigned commodities and suppliers. You will work across internal teams and external suppliers to understand capacity, identify constraints, and lead action plans that ensure we can meet customer demand. This role combines  capacity modeling, problem solving, supplier engagement, and project leadership , with regular interaction at both the shop-floor and leadership levels.

You will be a key link between the  Central Readiness team ,  commodity leadership ,  PF (Product Family) teams , and  suppliers , helping to turn readiness strategies into real, measurable improvements in material flow and supply chain performance.

What You’ll Do

Readiness & Capacity Planning

·  Partner with the  Central Readiness team  to learn, implement, and continuously improve the readiness process for your assigned commodities and internal/external suppliers
·  Build  commodity-specific capacity models  across the value chain (e.g., key process steps, suppliers, and operations) to quantify where constraints exist
·  Use data and capacity models to  visualize constraints , understand root causes, and prioritize improvement actions

Constraint Management & Action Plans

·  Develop  structured action plans  to alleviate constraints in partnership with PF teams, Supplier Quality, Sourcing, and suppliers
·  Apply  structured problem solving  (e.g., root cause analysis, 5-why, fishbone) to address delivery, capacity, or process issues
·  Lead cross-functional teams, assign clear owners and due dates, and  create accountability  around action plan execution
·  Conduct  on-site visits  and use other verification methods (e.g., data reviews, Gemba walks) to confirm that improvements are real and sustainable, especially for material receipts and capacity increases

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

·  Engage with  commodity leadership and key stakeholders  on a regular cadence (meetings, reviews, updates) to report readiness status and drive decisions
·  Work directly with  Supplier Teams and suppliers  to build capacity, improve readiness, and maintain alignment on plans and expectations
·  Support the  PF S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process  by providing realistic input on supplier and source constraints
·  Communicate  source constraints and capacity changes  to be incorporated into S&OP rhythms so the business can respond appropriately to demand changes

Standards, Metrics, and Daily Management

·  Develop  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  for readiness, such as capacity vs. demand, on-time delivery, lead time, and action plan closure
·  Create and document  standard work  for readiness processes within your commodity so the approach is repeatable and sustainable
·  Support  daily management processes  for your commodity, including tiered meetings, visual management, and follow-up on critical issues

Program Support & Continuous Improvement

·  Join the  central readiness team  as needed to support engine program readiness assessments and customer commitments around supply chain capability
·  Interpret  internal and external business challenges , including industry trends, demand shifts, and supplier dynamics, and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, and services
·  Prepare and  present business or technical solutions  to leaders, clearly articulating risks, trade-offs, and recommendations
·  Communicate complex messages and  negotiate with internal and external stakeholders  to influence decisions and align on a path forward

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s degree  from an accredited university or college
·  Minimum 3 years of experience  in  Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Project Management
·  Willingness and ability to  travel 15–20% , with potential surges up to  50%  during critical periods (e.g., major readiness efforts or supplier recovery)

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience with composites  or composite manufacturing is a plus
·  Humble : respectful, receptive to feedback, agile, and eager to learn
·  Transparent : shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively
·  Focused : quick learner, able to prioritize strategically, and committed to delivering results
·  Leadership ability : strong communicator, collaborative, and comfortable making decisions and leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
·  Problem solver : analytical, challenges existing processes, and brings a critical-thinking mindset to complex supply chain problems

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an  Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

- This is a remote position