Full Job Description
Leads Engineering team with focus on the manufacturing process development. Impacts strategy, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead a specific team of manufacturing engineers for the NTI/NPI process.
• Provide direction and mentoring on Unison policies and procedures.
• Provide direction and mentoring on Unison product development including compliance with (Unison procedure) UIEP 4.2 and (Industry Standard) APQP guidelines.
• Provide direction and mentoring on (Industry Standard) AS13100 compliance.
• Provide direction and mentoring on Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) (DOD Standard) Assessment and advancement for products.
• Support estimating of labor and tooling / equipment needs for bid and proposal efforts as required.
• Provide input to necessary business P&E estimates
• Support design and manufacturing reviews as required.
• Manufacturing engineering direction of tasks that do not require 4-year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work.
• Typically a 1st line manager of professionals or a 2nd line manager of a professional department. Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource for a team of Manufacturing Engineers. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
• Able to lead an RCCA activity as required.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of Industrial / Manufacturing /Design Engineering experience, preferably within NPI, OR; a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of Industrial / Manufacturing / Design Engineering experience, preferably within NPI.
Desired Characteristics & Experience:
• Prior management experience of a technical team.
• Understanding of Unison product development policies and procedures.
• Understanding of various Unison product families.
• Understanding of the overall NTI/NPI development process and relationship to the Unison Tollgate process.
• Understanding of Unison bid and proposal opportunities process and general business 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
The base pay range for this position is $116,000 to $155,000 annually. 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 October 30th, 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: No
