Sub-Section Manager - NPI/NTI Manufacturing Engineering

Unison; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is a leading provider of differentiated engine controls and performance monitoring solutions. The role leads a manufacturing engineering team focused on NTI/NPI process development, with input into strategy, priorities, and policy implementation.

The position requires experience in manufacturing/design engineering, team leadership, and familiarity with APQP, AS13100, and MRL processes. It includes guidance on labor estimates, bid support, and manufacturing reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years manufacturing/design engineering exp, preferably within NPI.
• High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of industrial/manufacturing/design engineering experience, preferably within NPI.
• Prior management experience of a technical team.
• Understanding of Unison product development policies, procedures and NTI/NPI process.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specific team of manufacturing engineers for the NTI/NPI process.
• Provide direction and mentoring on Unison policies and procedures.
• Provide direction on APQP guidelines and Unison product development.
• Provide direction on AS13100 compliance and MRL assessments.
• Support labor and tooling estimates for bid/proposal efforts.
• Input to necessary business P&E estimates and reviews.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing engineering

NPI process

Bid/proposal support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma + 9 years exp

Job description

Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

Leads Engineering team with focus on the manufacturing process development. Impacts strategy, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a specific team of manufacturing engineers for the NTI/NPI process.
• Provide direction and mentoring on Unison policies and procedures.
• Provide direction and mentoring on Unison product development including compliance with (Unison procedure) UIEP 4.2 and (Industry Standard) APQP guidelines.
• Provide direction and mentoring on (Industry Standard) AS13100 compliance.
• Provide direction and mentoring on Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) (DOD Standard) Assessment and advancement for products.
• Support estimating of labor and tooling / equipment needs for bid and proposal efforts as required.
• Provide input to necessary business P&E estimates
• Support design and manufacturing reviews as required.
• Manufacturing engineering direction of tasks that do not require 4-year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work.
• Typically a 1st line manager of professionals or a 2nd line manager of a professional department. Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource for a team of Manufacturing Engineers. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
• Able to lead an RCCA activity as required.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of Industrial / Manufacturing /Design Engineering experience, preferably within NPI, OR; a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of Industrial / Manufacturing / Design Engineering experience, preferably within NPI.

Desired Characteristics & Experience

• Prior management experience of a technical team.
• Understanding of Unison product development policies and procedures.
• Understanding of various Unison product families.
• Understanding of the overall NTI/NPI development process and relationship to the Unison Tollgate process.
• Understanding of Unison bid and proposal opportunities process and general business processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills

The base pay range for this position is $116,000 to $155,000 annually. 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/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 30th, 2026.

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. 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

No