Sr Manufacturing Engineer 2 – Sourced Hardware

GE Aerospace; Norwalk (CT); Remote; USD 136,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to manage delivery projects within the Supplier Performance & Execution Sourcing Section. You will coordinate multi-functional teams to improve product delivery and support suppliers with technical issues.

You will own supplier performance, drive cost reductions, and influence supplier selection for value. The role requires aerospace/advanced manufacturing insight and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 5+ years experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Production Management.
• Or a high school diploma with at least 10 years of Manufacturing, Engineering or Production Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical performance of multiple suppliers and travel 25–50%.
• Identify and resolve delivery barriers with fulfilment, commercial and quality teams.
• Act as Project Manager for large complex suppliers.
• Guide suppliers’ performance using manufacturing expertise.
• Drive cost reduction within the assigned supply base.

Skills

Machining methods

Project management

Supplier coordination

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years experience

High school diploma + 10+ years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will manage and coordinate delivery projects within the Supplier Performance & Execution Sourcing Section. You will organize and coordinate multi-functional teams to execute on product delivery improvements, support the Sourcing team and suppliers to resolve technical issues, while providing expertise to the team on manufacturing processes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Engineering focal for assigned supplier base. Expected to own the technical performance of multiple suppliers so supplier travel will be frequent (25-50%).

• Proactively identifies delivery barriers and resolves with fulfilment, commercial and quality team members. Is recognized as a critical team member by supplier or commodity

• Acts as a Project Manager for large complex suppliers along with others

• Has manufacturing expertise across multiple related part families and processes, along with deep domain expertise.

• Guides and influences suppliers’ performance based on manufacturing expertise.

• Actively drives cost reduction efforts within assigned supply base and is proactively engaged in addressing cost issues.

• Active in supplier selection based on value. Partners with commercial owners to ensure supplier selection provides desired value

• Supports source changes as needed and develops lower performing suppliers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a accredited college or university + Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing, Engineering or Production Management experience (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Production Management)

Desired Characteristics

• Expertise in programming or mechanically supporting traditional (milling, turning, broach, weld) and/or non-traditional (EDM, 3D printing) machining methods.

• Sourcing, Shop Operations, or Production Control expertise

• Manufacturing Experience in Aerospace or Automotive a plus

• 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

The base pay range for this position is $136,000-$181,000 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on 12/09/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace is 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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.