Sr. manufacturing manager - functional mgmt

GE Aerospace; England; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a manufacturing engineering manager to lead a team of process and product engineers. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning skills, and a minimum of 5 years experience in a complex manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and be prepared for a dynamic work environment. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of process and product engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and develop engineering competency.

Skills

Process and Product Engineering

Project Management Skills

Analytical Mindset

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

In this role, the manufacturing engineering manager will have direct responsibility for a growing team of professional process and product engineers. Will provide technical guidance, mentorship, and facilitate career development discussions aimed around the engineering technical competency model and succession planning. High level of strategic action planning required including: technological advancement, P&E investment strategy, new product introduction, continuous improvement project management, and cross functional business collaboration.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• People Leader - Process and Product Engineering spanning multiple technical competencies
• Develop specialized knowledge in multiple engineering disciplines. Serve as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contribute towards strategy and policy development, and ensuring delivery within area of responsibility
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices; has working knowledge of competitive processes and the factors that differentiate them
• Use 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
• Serve as an engineering and technical mentor for colleagues with less experience. May lead large projects with moderate risks and resource requirements
• Explain difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Develop persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university + Minimum of 5 years of complex manufacturing environment experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex P&E projects, while ensuring business continuity
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative, previous People Leader experience
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

The salary range for this position is 111,700.00 - 148,800.00 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 Dec 10, 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, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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