CMC Component Design EIS Sub-Section Manager

Job Description Summary

You will play a critical role in:

Ensuring successful GE9X entry into service
Keeping the LEAP fleet flying reliably
Driving continuous improvement in how we design and manufacture CMC components

You will work closely with:
Manufacturing site leaders and shop teams
Evendale-based component design teams
Cross-functional partners in quality, supply chain, and services

Job Description

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced CMC or manufacturing engineering leader to step into a people-leadership role while staying close to the factory and the product.

What You'll Do

• Lead the CMC Component Design EIS team in the shop, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Champion Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) with safety as the top priority
• Serve as the primary design engineering focal for the manufacturing team, partnering with site leadership to resolve build issues and improve producibility
• Drive NPI and EIS execution for GE9X and support continued performance for LEAP, including projects critical to fleet reliability and entry-into-service readiness
• Apply FLIGHT DECK principles to streamline engineering processes, reduce waste, standardize best practices, and improve responsiveness to the factory
• Provide technical leadership on CMC design, durability, and manufacturability; review engineering work and guide complex problem-solving
• Support fleet and field issues related to CMC components by partnering with services and field teams to identify root cause and implement corrective actions
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for design support, responsiveness, quality, and project execution, and use data to prioritize work
• Develop talent within the team through coaching, mentoring, training, and succession planning to ensure long-term capability and continuity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CMC design engineering and/or manufacturing (such as CMC component design, manufacturing process development, or shop support)

Desired Characteristics

• 6+ years of experience in CMC design engineering and/or manufacturing (such as CMC component design, manufacturing process development, or shop support)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment , including frequent interaction with shop floor teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills , with the ability to clearly explain technical topics and align diverse stakeholders
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills , with the ability to build trust, influence, and lead teams through change
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability , especially at the intersection of design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience leading programs or projects , driving alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs , coordinating across multiple teams and functions
• Established project management skills , including use of metrics and standard work to run the operation and drive continuous improvement

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.

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Compensation Grade

SPB3

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes