Remote Supplier Support Engineer - Manufacturing Ops

GE Aerospace; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer to address part shortages and ensure supplier performance aligns with CTB targets. The role drives operational improvements at suppliers beyond the top 15, with hands-on supplier management and travel to supplier locations as needed to resolve issues and mitigate disruptions.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with up to 50% travel and in-person onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering Operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactive Shortage Management: Monitor supplier performance and develop recovery plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Supplier Collaboration: Address root causes of delays and foster relationships for continuous improvement.
• Sub-Tier Process Oversight: Manage supplier sub-tier processes to ensure quality and delivery standards.
• Problem-Solving Leadership: Lead solutions for complex manufacturing processes across production cycles.
• On-Site Support: Deploy to supplier locations to drive recovery efforts and align production schedules.
• Performance Improvement: Apply lean principles and optimize operations for delivery performance.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align recovery efforts with procurement, engineering, and operations teams.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Track supplier performance metrics and provide data-driven updates.
• Production Process Control: Define and oversee production processes, tooling and equipment validation.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Interpret business challenges and industry trends to implement best practices.
• Leadership and Communication: Lead teams and present solutions to leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Operations experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer to address part shortages and ensure supplier performance aligns with CTB targets. The role drives operational improvements at suppliers beyond the top 15, with hands-on supplier management and travel to supplier locations as needed to resolve issues and mitigate disruptions.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with up to 50% travel and in-person onboarding.