Lead Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

GE Aerospace; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for the 2nd shift. This role involves hardware ownership of the T700 Engine, focusing on process improvement and lean principles. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and a background in manufacturing, with opportunities for professional growth and visibility to senior leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition and adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing/production.
• GE Leadership Program Graduate may substitute for experience.
• Advanced experience in manufacturing or production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Provide informal guidance to new team members.
• Execute policy/strategy using technical expertise.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership ability

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

High school diploma with 4 years manufacturing experience

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist will work in a production shop environment and serve as manufacturing engineer, learning the processes, hardware, specs, and quality requirements. You will have hardware ownership as ME with T700 Engine and/or component hardware of that engine. T700 Engine assembly will be undergoing a transformation during 2025 which will expose them to lean principles and techniques. This is an invaluable opportunity to be in a dynamic area with regular report outs and visibility to senior leadership. Manufacturing Engineer will be coached and given autonomy to have a fulfilling role with plenty of opportunity to learn and grow. High opportunity area for RCCA and process improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• This is a second shift Engineering role 3pm-11pm

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or (a high school diploma with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience)
• A minimum of 3 additional years of experience in manufacturing/production
• GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience is permitted.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced experience in manufacturing or production.
• Experience with engine assembly, component balance, torque, or other assembly processes.
• Process control, Improvement & escape prevention, Technical requirements & process control, GD&T, blueprint reading, problem solving, lean manufacturing.
• 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.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, a Health Coach, and Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) with company matching, and access to Fidelity resources. Additional benefits include tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final offers are contingent on obtaining authorization for such access from the U.S. Government, unless the applicant is a U.S. Person.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, and competitive compensation. We are 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, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and employment is conditioned on a successful drug screen.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes