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STAC Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Full Time Remote

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

Engineering leader supporting the manufacturing processes at the Services Technology Acceleration Center (STAC). Responsible for driving engineering execution across the site's projects and programs.

The role will be responsible for developing and growing a team of special processes owners, with consideration for product safety and quality, technical execution and operational considerations with significant input into the sites technical project.

Job Description

Role Overview :

  • Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
  • Developing a team of special process owners with specialized knowledge in their disciplines. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
  • Uses judgment to make decisions, solve complex tasks and problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology and 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.
  • Can effectively prioritize tasks considering operational and technical implications, work effectively with cross-functional team members, and escalate appropriately to maintain project momentum.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and able to lead coordinate and delegate projects. Able to effectively communicate, explain complex information, and build consensus across all teams both on the shop and engineering.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • Significant experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production engineering in an aerospace or similarly regulated, high-precision environment
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, special processes, assembly, inspection). Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Experience with process development, capability studies, and problem solving
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams or technical projects, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving results in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications :

  • 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
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business
  • Aerospace engine or component manufacturing experience; familiarity with regulated and certified hardware
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB2

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: No

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is one of the world’s premier aerospace companies, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of jet engines, propulsion systems, and integrated aircraft technologies. The company supports both commercial aviation and defense customers, powering aircraft used by airlines, the U.S. military, and allied forces around the world. With a legacy rooted in over a century of aviation innovation, GE Aerospace plays a central role in advancing the future of flight across efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

For job seekers, GE Aerospace offers opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, software development, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, cybersecurity, and program management. Employees work on mission-critical systems such as commercial and military jet engines, avionics, propulsion technologies, and lifecycle support services. The company is especially attractive to engineers, veterans, and cleared professionals who want to work on complex, high-impact systems that directly support global aviation and national security missions.

Unlike many pure defense contractors or startup aerospace firms, GE Aerospace combines deep industrial scale with long-term research and development capabilities. Employees contribute to programs spanning next-generation engine efficiency, additive manufacturing, digital engineering, and AI-enabled maintenance systems that help airlines and militaries improve reliability and reduce downtime. This blend of cutting-edge innovation and large-scale production gives employees exposure to both advanced R&D and real-world deployment at global scale.

As demand grows for more efficient aircraft engines, expanded defense propulsion capabilities, and modernized aerospace systems, GE Aerospace continues to expand its workforce and invest heavily in future technologies. For professionals seeking a stable yet highly technical career in aerospace and defense—where engineering excellence meets global impact—GE Aerospace remains one of the most respected and enduring employers in the industry.

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