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GE Aerospace · 5 days ago

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

GE Aerospace in Newark, Delaware, designs and manufactures advanced composite products for aerospace applications. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on leading innovations in composite manufacturing techniques and driving advancements in composite technologies.

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Responsibilities

Develop and apply subject-matter expertise in composite manufacturing processes, including composite tool/mold design, prepreg layup and/or braiding, and consolidation
Design and develop tooling, fixturing, and shop aids to support composite production
Evaluate and advance novel manufacturing processes, integrating Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles into product designs
Provide manufacturing input to influence customer designs
Define new processes and/or modify existing ones to deliver prototype hardware per customer requirements
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving activities to address manufacturing challenges
Provide hands-on and technical support to production personnel to ensure correct execution of manufacturing processes
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Qualification

Composite manufacturing processesTool/mold designGeometric dimensioningTolerancing (GD&T)CAD software (e.g. NX)Problem solverTechnical expertiseContinuous improvementLeadership ability

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience + minimum of 3 years' experience)
Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government DoD Security Clearance
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))

Preferred

Experience in ceramics, ceramic composites, or polymer composites/manufacturing
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and/or CAD software (e.g. NX)
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

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
The Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
The GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
A 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Company

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.01B
Key Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
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H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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