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GE Aerospace · Evendale

# Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Evendale Full-time Manager or lead Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on GE Aerospace’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on GE Aerospace’s careers site →](https://geaerospace.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/GE_ExternalSite/job/Evendale/Lead-Manufacturing-Engineer_R5040667-1)

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## Job description

### Job Description

Summary The Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Development Readiness, Manufacturing Readiness leads manufacturing readiness, process maturation, and launch execution for Next Gen Product and process technologies. This role partners with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to ensure producible designs, mature manufacturing methods, and robust production readiness plans that support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.

The role combines MRL leadership, advanced process development, NPI execution, and operational integration to bridge the gap between early technology development and full-rate production. The leader establishes operating mechanisms, readiness reviews, dashboards, and action plans that connect technology maturation and manufacturing risk reduction to program execution.

Roles and Responsibilities
- Own and lead MRL execution for assigned programs, including assessments, gap closure plans, evidence-based gate reviews, and readiness reporting
- Translate technology roadmaps and product requirements into executable manufacturing development and production readiness plans
- Partner with design engineering to improve producibility early in the design cycle by incorporating manufacturing capability, process constraints, and risk mitigation
- Develop and mature manufacturing processes for advanced or special process applications, including production methods, tooling concepts, fixtures, and shop implementation strategies
- Lead cross-functional tollgates, tier reviews, CDRL reviews and readiness reviews across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations
- Build and maintain dashboards, visual management tools, and action trackers to monitor MRL maturity, launch risk, deployment progress, and SQDC performance Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem - solving to reduce manufacturing risk and stabilize execution
- Work with production teams to ensure processes are ready for rate, yield, quality, and delivery performance
- Support supplier and production readiness activities where required, including process reviews and deployment planning Capture lessons learned and standardize best practices for future technology insertion and launch execution
- Foster a lean operating culture using FLIGHT DECK principles, including standard work, daily management, action planning, and problem solving

### Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace, Minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, NPI, industrialization, or production readiness. Experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, NPI, industrialization, or production readiness Experience with MRL, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, launch tollgates, or similar readiness frameworks Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain Strong analytical and communication skills with experience turning data into execution priorities Experience supporting or implementing new manufacturing technologies in production environments

### Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing experience Experience with advanced or special manufacturing processes Experience leading manufacturing readiness or technology maturation efforts Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement training or certification Experience with dashboarding, KPI management, and visual operating systems Master’s degree in a relevant technical field 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, 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. 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

### Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: Evendale
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on GE Aerospace’s careers site →](https://geaerospace.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/GE_ExternalSite/job/Evendale/Lead-Manufacturing-Engineer_R5040667-1)

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