Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME)

Y99000 General Electric Company; Texas; On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Relocation assistance

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Texas to drive design-to-production with tooling, equipment implementation, and new product introduction. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while advancing manufacturing capability and ensuring production readiness for new and existing products.

This role is primarily individual contributor with coaching opportunities, demanding hands-on problem solving and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/process and equipment experience (or 7 years with diploma).
• Strong background in CNC machining and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment.
• Validate design specifications and shop-floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Mentor and guide individuals across technical disciplines and functions.

Skills

CNC Machining

Programming

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Cross-functional Collaboration

Aerospace Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Alternate: High School Diploma + 7 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary The Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) plays a key role in bringing manufacturing processes to life — from process design and tooling to equipment implementation, new product introduction, and production support. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost by solving shop-floor challenges, advancing manufacturing capability, and supporting production readiness for new and existing products. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing expertise, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to guide others in a fast-paced production environment. In this role, you will help improve manufacturing capability, support production readiness, solve critical shop-floor challenges, and enable safe, high-quality delivery for the business. This is primarily a individual contributor role with opportunities to provide coaching, mentorship and project management through influence. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new 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. Support production teams with problem solving and evolving manufacturing practices to better support customer delivery through safe and quality processes/technology. Source and oversee new equipment & new product introduction to production readiness. Support emerging technology platforms through Research & Development and Testing 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 7 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience) Desired Characteristics Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 9 years of Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment experience) Strong technical background CNC Machining and programming Diverse knowledge of manufacturing process and how they relate to one another Ability to mentor guide individuals and related technical disciplines Familiar with automated control type systems and logic associated with them. Experience in aerospace, turbine, precision machining, or other regulated manufacturing Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven ability to plan, document, and execute technical programs or projects. Ability to mentor others and work effectively across functions. Demonstrates humility, transparency, focus, and collaborative leadership. The base pay range for this position is $116,150-155,250 USD Annual. 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 23, 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 (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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes 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.