Job Description Summary

The Turbine Airfoils Manufacturing Technology & Innovation Leader is responsible for overseeing the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for turbine airfoils. This role involves strategic planning, process innovation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production while meeting delivery and cost targets. In this role, you will own governance for development, testing, and implementation of new technology in the Turbine Airfoil Value Steam (TAVS) shops (Auburn, Greenville, Madisonville, Muskegon & Dayton Cores/Castings). You will have a deep knowledge of our core processes (Grind, EDM, Coatings, Laser, printed Cores and castings)

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and refinement of manufacturing processes for turbine airfoils, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) priorities
• Implement advanced manufacturing technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Lead MRL/TRL and manage project thru all levels to support on time introduction
• Develop and execute long-term strategies for manufacturing process technology to support business goals and strategies
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to align manufacturing strategies with product design and customer requirements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams involved in turbine airfoil manufacturing
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through lean methodologies such as Kaizen and standard work
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements
• Drive initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance
• Utilize data analytics to monitor process performance and identify areas for improvement
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, such as automation, digital tools, and next generation machining into the manufacturing processes
• Asses next generation HPT designs and the ability to integrate those designs in the manufacturing environment
• Own financials for receiving funding to support development and innovation at BladeworX, TAVS, and GE Global Research Center (GRC)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Master's degree in Engineering
• At least 10 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma training
• Strong mechanical design and analytical background
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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 . 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