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Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The Engineering Operations Manager will lead strategic planning, development, and execution of initiatives to foster engineering talent, drive continuous improvement, and achieve operational excellence. This position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving expertise to address complex challenges and deliver impactful results.

GE Aerospace is a pioneer in ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), a revolutionary material technology that enhances jet engine performance by reducing weight, improving fuel efficiency, and enabling higher operating temperatures. Since its commitment to CMC development began in 2001, GE Aerospace has achieved significant milestones, including the 2016 launch of the LEAP engine, which features a CMC shroud and has garnered over 40,000 orders. Building on this success, the GE9X engine became the first commercial jet engine to incorporate multiple CMC components, powering its first flight in January 2020. These advancements highlight the transformative potential of CMCs, positioning GE Aerospace as a leader in driving innovation and sustainability in the aviation industry.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

+ **Team Leadership:** Manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines, including chemical manufacturing engineers, controls engineers, and maintenance engineers.

+ **Engineering Development:** Drive initiatives to develop engineering talent, foster innovation, and ensure continuous improvement in technical capabilities.

+ **Strategic Influence:** Lead strategic planning, development and execution to drive growth and improvements in SQDC. Ensure alignment of resources, policies, and initiatives to achieve operational excellence and organizational objectives.

+ **Problem Solving:** Use high levels of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering **.**

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Interface with other functions to ensure effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, and functional processes.

+ **Communication:** Communicate difficult concepts and influence others’ perspectives on key topics. Guide others to consider alternative viewpoints.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

+ Minimum of 5 years of previous Engineering Management experience required.

Desired Characteristics

+ Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) manufacturing required.

+ **Leadership and Influence:** Proven ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams, drive alignment across functions, and influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve strategic objectives.

+ **Strategic Problem-Solving:** Analytical mindset with expertise in structured methodologies such as RCA, DMAIC, or FMEA to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and implement sustainable solutions.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Builds strong relationships across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to ensure seamless execution of programs and initiatives.

+ **Program Management:** Demonstrated success in leading complex programs or projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

+ **Communication Skills:** Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and influence decisions across diverse audiences.

+ **Continuous Improvement:** Passionate about driving innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance organizational performance and efficiency.

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, 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 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.