Senior Manufacturing Engineer Remote Supplier Lead

GE Aerospace; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Detroit seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead delivery projects within the Supplier Performance & Execution Sourcing Section. You will organize cross-functional teams to drive product delivery improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing/engineering, strong project management, and robust supplier collaboration. Travel 25-50% is expected to oversee multiple suppliers and influence cost, quality, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5+ years manufacturing/engineering/production management experience (or 10 years with a high school/GED).

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing focal for assigned suppliers; coordinate travel 25–50% to support delivery.
• Identify and resolve delivery barriers with cross-functional teams (fulfilment, commercial, quality).
• Act as a project manager for large, complex suppliers with others.
• Maintain manufacturing expertise across related part families and processes.
• Guide supplier performance and drive cost reduction within the base.
• Support supplier changes and develop lower-performing suppliers.

Skills

Machining methods

Project management

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Milling

Turning

Broach

Welding

EDM

3D Printing

Job description

GE Aerospace in Detroit seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead delivery projects within the Supplier Performance & Execution Sourcing Section. You will organize cross-functional teams to drive product delivery improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing/engineering, strong project management, and robust supplier collaboration. Travel 25-50% is expected to oversee multiple suppliers and influence cost, quality, and schedule.