Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aviation as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member's suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aviation, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

The Production Leader will own the operational execution of all activities related to test processes such as shipping & receiving, prepping, de-prepping, inspecting, and testing of aircraft engines in the Pittsburgh facility. The Production Leader will be engaged in leading, mentoring and coaching Test Technicians on Standard Work while constantly looking for opportunities to improve current processes around Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. The Production Leader will drive a culture consistent with GE Aerospace's operating model, FLIGHT DECK, in alignment with our leadership behaviors.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Lead a team of 10+ Test Technicians responsible for testing aircraft engines.
• Management of labor utilization of the direct workforce - to include demand forecasting and trend analysis.
• Monitor task assignment, work hours marking system, determine vacation periods and labor assignment tasks.
• Establish and maintain visual management tools and methods across the site.
• People leader responsible for team performance evaluations.
• Be a problem solver with a continuous improvement mentality who listens to their team to identify opportunities to improve current processes for engine shipping & receiving, prep, de-prep, inspection and test.
• Support cross-functional teams to facilitate the identification of root cause and corrective action for any issues found for the furtherance of Problem Solving efforts.
• Work closely with the leadership team to develop and execute a training program which integrates resource planning for Test Technicians to be able to safely and compliantly test and deliver qualified products that meet quality certifications, delivery, and cost requirements.
• Responsible for supporting continued compliance to regulatory agency requirements, repair station manuals, and GE Aerospace policies and procedures.
• Establish feasible test strategy based on technical requirements, program requirements, customer needs, and contractual obligations.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3+ years of aircraft engine test processes, procedures, and troubleshooting experience (or high school diploma/ GED with an additional 4+ years of aircraft engine test processes, procedures, and troubleshooting experience).
• 1+ years of team leadership experience required.
• Active Military Personnel

Desired Characteristics :

• Experience using MS Office Suite products; to include Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: customer driven, action planning, quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: continuous improvement-analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• FAA Powerplant Certificate.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience with aircraft/engine test, maintenance hardware and procedures.
• Previous "hands on" experience regarding the installation and/or maintenance of an engine test cell.
• Previous experience with SAP, Oasis, or similar ERP software.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (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), final offers 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 . 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: No