Job Description Summary

In a fast paced and results oriented environment, the LEAP ("Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion") Manufacturing Programs Leader is the connection between Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer Facing Organizations focused on new make cost, change management, readiness, and execution. The LEAP engine is GE Aviation's highest volume commercial engine which provides power to commercial narrowbody aircraft produced at Boeing and Airbus.

The day-to-day office location is in West Chester, OH, and remote options will not be considered.

Job Description

As the LEAP Manufacturing Programs Leader, you will:

• Provide leadership around change management, cost reduction, and producibility improvement for your assigned hardware. You will collaboratively lead projects to improve assigned components that will benefit both the customer and the business.
• Define the program plans and translate plans into requirements and milestones for the procurement and production of assigned hardware. You will create program/project milestone plans in support of the improvement projects you are leading and work collaboratively with the cross-functional team to execute the plans.
• Develop standard work and process around change management. You will actively participate in creating standard work for processes that the LEAP Manufacturing Programs team is responsible for executing in order to drive consistency and simplification of how work gets done.
• Align to support value stream goals and objectives; inform and give guidance to value stream on priorities that matter most to the business. You will build relationships with the manufacturing sources and leadership for your assigned hardware in order to help drive prioritization of the projects you are working relative to the needs of the business.
• Utilize digital tools that minimize report-outs and drive quick decision making. You will use many different digital tools to obtain information in order to help problem solve for problems related to your assigned hardware.
• Participate in strategy planning sessions to develop multi-year approach for your hardware aimed at achieving cost and operational entitlement. You will help define and execute strategic plans for your assigned hardware that will help the business to achieve objectives.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of experience in an engineering, project, sourcing, or supply chain position within the aircraft engine industry.

Desired Characteristics :

• 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
• Demonstrated use of FLIGHT DECK Problem Solving and other FLIGHT DECK Principles

Our competitive benefits package may include:

• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off, empowers you to take the time off you need to relax and rejuvenate
• Generous 401(k) plan with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Bonus plan eligible
• And much more!

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes