Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics & Process Excellence

GE Aerospace; Idaho; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Clearwater is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvement, documentation, and tooling for electronic assemblies used in aerospace programs. You will lead changes that reduce defects and elevate productivity while ensuring ISO/QC alignment, safety, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and 3+ years in electronics assembly, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years in electronics assembly/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive root-cause analysis.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and related docs.
• Design and procure fixtures/tools to support electronic assemblies.
• Support equipment upgrades from purchase through installation and validation.
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses for process/equipment changes.
• Lead NTI and drive productivity improvements in the cell.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Reading drawings & specs

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD familiarity

Job description

GE Aerospace in Clearwater is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvement, documentation, and tooling for electronic assemblies used in aerospace programs. You will lead changes that reduce defects and elevate productivity while ensuring ISO/QC alignment, safety, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and 3+ years in electronics assembly, with strong communication and leadership skills.