Senior NPI Launch Manager, Aerospace Manufacturing

GE Aerospace; Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Dayton, OH is hiring a Sr. Launch Manager – NPI to drive the transition of certified designs into rate production.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risk, and own cost and schedule targets while coordinating with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure on-time launches. The role emphasizes leadership, disciplined program execution, and close collaboration with product teams to meet performance and delivery goals in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or 10 years related manufacturing experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering or related fields.
• Experience with NPI tollgate processes and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) is preferred.
• PMP, APQP/PPAP knowledge and design for manufacturing/cost desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain cross-functional teams through NPI tollgates and readiness reviews.
• Partner with NPI teams to provide cost and schedule inputs for the NPI program plan, covering manufacturing process development, hardware and asset builds, and manufacturing and sourcing readiness risk-abatement actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to define supply chain and strategic plans for new product proposals.
• Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), facilitate Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), and drive maturation plans.
• Organize and lead projects for new product introductions, new equipment, layout, and optimization, identifying and mitigating manufacturing risks and delivering manufacturing opportunities.
• Shape strategy for your area of responsibility, including resource control and policy formulation.
• Assess internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices that improve products, processes, cost, and service.
• Develop new solutions to problems that fall outside set parameters, and present clear recommendations.
• Lead functional teams and projects with focused scope, using strong project management experience and expertise.
• Travel 10%-25% (non-local)

Skills

NPI tollgates

Manufacturing readiness

Cost estimation

Project leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

5+ years aerospace manufacturing experience

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

GE Aerospace in Dayton, OH is hiring a Sr. Launch Manager – NPI to drive the transition of certified designs into rate production.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risk, and own cost and schedule targets while coordinating with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure on-time launches. The role emphasizes leadership, disciplined program execution, and close collaboration with product teams to meet performance and delivery goals in a dynamic aerospace environment.