Lead manufacturing specialist - (cold/hot forming/forging)

GE Aerospace; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Specialist to manage production processes for compressor airfoils. You will work on cost-saving projects and ensure the execution of manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing & Production Process experience.
• Strong understanding of production processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Define and control the production process including tooling and equipment.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Own a family of products and manage technical aspects.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management skills

Hot or cold forming experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years experience

Tools

CAD

NX

MS Office

Minitab

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Specialist - (cold/hot forming/forging)

Data: 27/11/2025

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the hot and cold forming of compressor airfoils. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for projects to reduce lead time and cost as well as daily support and problems solving. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of product, tools, or equipment. Includes Manufacturing Engineers.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members
• Own a family of product and all technical/engineering aspects. Responsible for cost as well as working with production team to strategize projects, scheduling and machine maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience) + Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience

Desired Characteristics

• 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.
• Hot or cold forming experience
• Computer applications: CAD, NX, MS Office, Minitab.
• Experience with cost saving projects

The salary range for this position is $ 83,800.00 - 112,000 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. This posting is expected to close on November 25, 2025.

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, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the 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 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