General Electric Company

NPD Lead Process Manufacturing Engineer

General Electric Company$87K — $116K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field or high school diploma with 4 years of experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience
  • Associate's degree preferred with 6 years of experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Established project management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Act as manufacturing process owner from concept to production
  • Lead build of prototypes to validate manufacturability and refine processes
  • Support PPAP/FAI packages including control plans and process documentation
  • Lead PFMEAs for new processes, identifying and mitigating risks
  • Capture NPD lessons learned for future project improvements
  • Lead installation and qualification of new manufacturing equipment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) matching
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs
  • Paid parental leave, disability, life insurance, and time-off
  • Relocation assistance available
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Process Manufacturing Engineer will lead the manufacturing development of NPI (New Product Introduction) and NTI (New Technology Introduction). You will ensure that design for manufacturing (DFM) remains a priority throughout the product development cycle. You will provide feedback and direction to collaborative teams, resolve manufacturing challenges, and deliver documentation, tooling, and training to enable efficient production in a clean and safe manufacturing environment. You will work with relevant functional teams, and ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives are met. This individual will be self-directed and hands-on with capability to manage multiple tasks within a day and prioritize short term needs requiring immediate attention.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Act as the manufacturing process owner for new products from concept, through prototypes and into production.
  • Lead build of prototypes and engineering development units to validate manufacturability and refine processes.
  • Lead or support PPAP/FAI packages for new products, including control plans, capability data, and process documentation.
  • Lead PFMEAs for new processes, identifying risks and implementing preventive controls and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke).
  • Capture and share NPD lessons learned, feeding back into design guidelines, process standards, and future NPD projects.
  • Lead installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and tooling for NPD manufacturing lines or cells.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience) + Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience

Desired Characteristics & Experience:

  • Associates degree with 6 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $87,000 - $116,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 10th, 2026.

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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