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Senior Process Industrialization Leader
- GE Aerospace (Newark, DE)
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Job Description Summary
Seize a unique opportunity to join a team focused on developing and scaling some of the world’s most advanced materials technology. In this critical role, you will focus on transfer and implementation for scale of a critical advanced aerospace process. If you have a passion for technology, a desire to lead and a track record of success, this is your opportunity to thrive in a cross-functional, dynamic environment.
Job Description
The Senior Process Industrialization Leader will play a critical role in ensuring the successful transfer, implementation, and scaling of manufacturing processes and technologies from lab scale to production volume. This position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, process optimization, and project management. The Senior Process Industrialization Leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and drive efficiency in scaling up production processes.
Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government DoD Security Clearance
Key responsibilities include:
Safety and Compliance
+ Ensure all transferred and scaled processes comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
+ Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization.
Process/Technology Transfer and Implementation
+ Lead the transfer of manufacturing processes and technologies between facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
+ Develop and execute detailed transfer plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
+ Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure processes meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) standards
Process Scaling and Optimization
+ Drive the scaling of transferred processes to meet production volume requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.
+ Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency.
+ Monitor and analyze process performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to enhance productivity.
Cross-functional Collaboration
+ Work closely with stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
+ Facilitate communication between sending and receiving locations to ensure knowledge transfer and training of personnel.
Project Management
+ Manage industrialization projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and objectives; synthesize and clearly communicate project status, key milestones, and performance metrics;
+ Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans to address potential challenges during process transfer and scaling.
**Qualifications/requirements** :
+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (manufacturing, industrialization, or process engineering roles) experience + minimum of 5 years (manufacturing, industrialization, or process engineering roles) experience.
Desired Characteristics:
+ Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
+ Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
+ Proficiency in manufacturing software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, CAD software)
+ Proven track record of successfully transferring and scaling manufacturing processes.
+ Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen, Standard Work, Value-stream mapping) and process optimization techniques.
+ Excellent project management skills, with experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis tools.
+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and locations.
+ Strong performance meeting safety, quality, and compliance standards in manufacturing environments.
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.
_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes
GE Aerospace 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.
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