Advanced Lead Forge Product Engineer

GE Aerospace; Clarendon (VT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the compressor airfoil forming process with operations planning and execution. The role focuses on forging operations, batch and shared resources, and requires working within established policies to meet quality, timeliness and cost targets.

You will lead tactical manufacturing engineering tasks, collaborate across teams, mentor colleagues, and drive process improvements while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3+ years forging experience.
• Experience in hot forging/forming preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering tasks and operational planning.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize forging processes.
• Provide technical guidance and drive process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Forging experience

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the compressor airfoil forming process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution, owning a family of product and supporting parts mainly focused on forging operations but also including batch and shared resources that are part of the manufacturing process. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require 4 year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work.
• May include direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

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, forging, and forming experience) + Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing, forging, and forming experience

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in hot forging/forming, preferably in an Engineering or technical role.
• 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.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

The salary range for this position is $ 101,000.00 - 135,000.00 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 Nov 25, 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.
• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

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)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes