Sr Business Operations Engineer

I10015 GE Celma LTDA; Três Rios; On-site; BRL 230,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace Celma in Três Rios, Brazil, is seeking a Sr. Business Operations Engineer to lead wing-to-wing execution of technical and operational projects at the new overhaul shop.

You will partner with DT/IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions and drive initiatives to completion in a high-paced, on-site environment. You will own project management activities, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, business administration, manufacturing/industrial or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead wing-to-wing execution of technical projects and operational initiatives at the Três Rios overhaul shop.
• Partner with product owners, DT teams, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Own project management activities: scope, schedule, risk, communication, and status reporting.
• Ensure on-time delivery with quality and alignment to regulatory and customer requirements.
• Monitor performance of programs in country; identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as interface between shop operations, DT, engineering, quality, and other functions.
• Build relationships with internal customers to understand business models and priorities.
• Support customers and anticipate needs; prioritize value-delivering solutions.
• Drive change and continuous improvement using new tools and technologies.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies to options and implement.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, business administration, manufacturing/industrial or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a professional to join GE Aerospace Celma as a Sr Business Operations Engineer, based at our new Três Rios overhaul shop.

In this role, you will lead the wing-to-wing execution of technical and operational projects while also providing hands‑on support to shop operations and DT/IT teams.

You will work closely with local support teams to build capability, standardize practices, and enable them to sustain the growth of the business.

By partnering with functional product owners and technical teams, you will define requirements, drive initiatives to completion, and ensure that systems, processes, and support structures are ready for the Três Rios ramp‑up and future expansion.

Job Description

Lead the wing‑to‑wing execution of technical projects and operational initiatives supporting the Três Rios overhaul shop and broader Celma operations.

Partner with functional product owners, DT teams, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and project plans.

Own project management activities for assigned initiatives, including scope definition, schedule, risk management, communication, and status reporting.

Ensure project outcomes are delivered on time, with the expected quality and alignment to business, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Monitor and analyze the performance and quality of programs implemented in country, identifying issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Act as a key interface between shop operations, DT, engineering, quality, and other functions, ensuring alignment and transparency across stakeholders.

Build strong relationships with internal customers to understand their business models, operational challenges, and priorities.

Support customers and proactively anticipate their needs, helping to define and prioritize solutions that deliver the best value proposition.

Drive change and continuous improvement by applying new tools, methods, and technologies to improve outcomes and productivity.

Apply problem‑solving methodologies to identify multiple solution options, perform scenario analyses, and drive implementation.

Support a high‑pace, production‑driven environment, balancing multiple projects and stakeholders while maintaining quality and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Manufacturing/Industrial or related field.
• Experience in technical project execution, business operations, DT/IT projects, or similar roles in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience in project management (scope, schedule, risk, stakeholders) and delivering technical initiatives end‑to‑end.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to operate in ambiguous environments and make decisions with incomplete information.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to adjust message to different audiences, from technical teams to management.
• Experience collaborating across functions (operations, DT/IT, quality, logistics, planning, finance) to drive execution and results.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and familiarity with project management tools.
• Fluent Portuguese and English, with ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in aerospace, MRO, or industrial operations environments.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent, introducing new tools and methods and driving stakeholder buy‑in.
• Experience providing strategic consultation to internal customers and technical teams.
• Proven influence skills, resolving conflicting opinions and building consensus around project decisions.
• Experience implementing roadmaps and improvement programs in a manufacturing or operational context.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors aligned with accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and GE Aerospace FLIGHT DECK principles.

Additional Information

Work Location: Três Rios, RJ – Brazil (on‑site role)

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world‑leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn’t just a job. It’s their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.