Manufacturing Programs Leader – Hybrid

About the role

The Manufacturing Programs Leader will act as the connection point between Engineering, Supply Chain and customer‑facing teams, ensuring product and manufacturing readiness, execution and on‑time delivery. The role drives GE Aerospace’s FLIGHT DECK lean operating system, manages complex manufacturing issues and supports both short‑ and long‑term planning for new technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain part lists and manufacturing readiness actions aligned to hardware need dates.
• Establish an operating rhythm across Engineering and Sourcing to track execution and ensure critical actions are completed on time.
• Identify risks and constraints through line‑of‑balance reviews and weekly meetings, driving corrective actions to prevent delays.
• Coordinate communication between Engineering, suppliers and sourcing to align design and manufacturing flows, reduce waste and minimize execution delays.
• Lead cross‑functional program operations reviews with Manufacturing, Quality, Materials and Engineering to align on risks, constraints and recovery plans.
• Monitor SQDC performance, lead structured problem‑solving for chronic issues such as scrap, rework, shortages and capacity bottlenecks.
• Provide technical direction for the RISE engine program, offering manufacturing guidance, cost estimates and design reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in manufacturing operations, program management or product line leadership within a regulated industry (aerospace, defense, automotive or medical devices).
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage program risks and translate requirements into executable plans.
• Strong influencing skills, capable of guiding stakeholders without direct reporting relationships.

Required skills

• Lean operating system (GE Aerospace FLIGHT DECK).
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and product definition.
• Mechanical design and review of high‑precision turbomachinery components.
• Aerospace manufacturing specifications and GE Aerospace quality system.
• Program planning, rate readiness and NPI industrialization.