Job Description SummaryEngineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.Job Description
About GE Aerospace:
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!
Working at our Grand Rapids Facility
For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.
Role Overview
The Sr Launch Manager – New Product Introduction (NPI) is responsible for collaborating with engineering, program management, manufacturing development labs, and rate production teams to identify and execute new product introduction plans that support post certification product quality, delivery, and cost targets for the business.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead Supply Chain cross-functional teams in preparation for and progression through NPI Tollgates (TG), as well as Producibility and Production Readiness Reviews
- Collaborate with NPI Integrated Product Team peers to provide cost and schedule details (for the NPI program plan) of manufacturing process development, hardware/asset build(s), and manufacturing readiness risk abatement actions
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify Supply Chain inputs and strategic plans for new product proposals
- Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and facilitate Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA), which includes driving maturation plan (if required)
- Organize and lead projects related to new product introductions, new equipment, lay-out, and optimization
- Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation
- Interpret simple internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, and/or services
- Offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and construct/provide recommendations
- May influence and lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
- Travel 10 - 25 (non-local)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, new product introduction, new manufacturing process management, and/or new facility introduction)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, new product introduction, new manufacturing process management, and/or new facility introduction
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) process and/or NPI Tollgate processes
- APQP/PPAP experience
- Experience in risk abatement/contingency planning in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with electronic manufacturing processes
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
- Established project management skills
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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: Yes
