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GE Aerospace · 1 day ago

T408 Cost Leader

Lynn, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$168K/yr - $224K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. The T408 Cost Leader is responsible for the strategy, execution, and leadership of cost out activities for the T408 engine, focusing on both program execution and cost reduction through cross-functional collaboration.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end pipeline for T408 cost idea generation, evaluation, execution, and sustainment; serve as Program Manager for customer-funded cost-reduction programs

Identify and communicate opportunities to reduce material and conversion costs; quantify impacts and risks

Partner with Product Line, Engineering, Sourcing, VCP Lab, and Production Shops to implement part cost-out projects while mitigating future cost risks

Lead daily operating and reporting rhythms for the designated P&L; ensure transparency of cost performance, forecasts, and actions

Participate in PCB and deal reviews to ensure cost impacts are understood, challenged, and effectively communicated

Apply lean and structured problem solving to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement within the Defense Engines productivity organization

Serve as prime interface for business and technical issues with Customers (e.g., NAVAIR, DCMA, airframers) for assigned programs

Represent the U.S. Navy and other potential customers internally as an advocate on business and technical issues

Report program status, risks, and issues; define action plans and provide direction to achieve cost and schedule goals

Lead make-versus-buy evaluations in partnership with Sourcing, Engineering, and Finance

Qualification

Cost reduction strategiesSourcing experienceProgram managementGas turbine designFinancial data analysisSupplier negotiationLean problem solvingCustomer relationship managementTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience in product management

Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, finance, shop operations, or program/project management

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) consistent with access to U.S. export-controlled information