Job Description Summary

The Defense and Systems (D&S) Product Cost Leader is responsible for the strategy, execution, and leadership of cost out activities across the assigned defense engine product line(s). The cost leader will leverage experience in sourcing, finance, or shop operations to identify cost out opportunities. The cost leader will work with a cross functional team to generate, evaluate, execute and sustain cost out activities. The cost leader will also work within the D&S productivity team to transform the processes and capabilities for cost out idea generation, execution, and sustainment.

Job Description

Job Title

T700 Cost Leader

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, we are redefining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future. At GE Aerospace, we empower our employees to deliver world-class solutions that drive operational excellence and customer success.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview

This role is part of the Defense and Systems Productivity Organization, which is focused on driving cost optimization and continuous improvement across the T700 family of engines. The team collaborates with product line, engineering, sourcing, VCP lab, and production shops to deliver cost-out projects while mitigating future cost risks.

Role Overview

The T700 Cost Leader will be responsible for managing the pipeline of cost idea generation and execution for the T700 family of engines. This role will focus on identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce material and conversion costs, while ensuring cost risks are mitigated. The cost leader will collaborate across multiple functions, including product line, engineering, sourcing, VCP lab, and production shops, to evaluate, execute, and implement part cost-out projects.

Additionally, the cost leader will own the daily operating and reporting rhythms for the designated P&L, participate in PCB and deal reviews, and ensure cost impacts are effectively communicated. By applying lean principles and problem-solving techniques, the cost leader will drive corrective actions and continuous improvement within the Defense and Systems productivity organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Pipeline Management: Own the pipeline for cost idea generation and execution for the T700 family of engines.
• Cost Reduction: Identify and communicate opportunities to reduce material and conversion costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product line, engineering, sourcing, VCP lab, and production shops to evaluate, execute, and implement part cost-out projects.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop strategies to mitigate future cost risks while implementing cost-out initiatives.
• Operational Reporting: Manage daily operating and reporting rhythms for the designated P&L.
• Deal Reviews: Participate in PCB and deal reviews to ensure cost impacts are understood and effectively communicated.
• Lean and Problem-Solving: Apply lean principles and problem-solving techniques to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement within the Defense and Systems productivity organization.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in product management.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, finance, shop operations, or product management.
• Compliance: This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Desired Characteristics

• Technical Expertise: Gas turbine design and component manufacturing experience.
• Process Knowledge: Understanding of the GE Aerospace deal review process.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven experience in negotiating.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to analyze financial data and reports effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong execution and facilitation skills for problem-solving.
• Cost Management: Deep understanding of cost drivers and cost reduction strategies.
• Collaboration: Ability to navigate a matrixed environment and influence without authority.
• Lean Mindset: Demonstrated experience applying lean principles and driving continuous improvement.
• Education: Master's degree is a plus.

Additional Information

The base pay range for this position is $126,700-194,100.00 USD Annual The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 21st, 2025 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 includ 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 prog rams (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. © 2023 GE Aerospace and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Attorney-Client Privileged

Closing

At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. 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.

Compensation Grade

SPB3

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes