The Executive - Manufacturing Engineering Management is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the strategic direction, development, and industrialization of coatings technologies within GE Aerospace. This position will lead efforts across coatings technology, strategy, sourcing, delivery, and technical expertise, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace’s business objectives and SQDC priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost). The ideal candidate will foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while building strong relationships across the coatings professional network and advising GE leadership on coatings matters.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Coatings Technology: Lead the supply chain team to achieve the development and industrialization of all new coating technologies.
- Coatings Strategy/Capacity: Drive the development of new sites, capacity planning, investment strategies, and network source selection.
- Coatings Sourcing/Commercial: Manage long-term agreements (LTAs), purchase order pricing, placement, penalties, and commercial resolutions.
- Coatings Relationships: Build relationships with key leadership stakeholders across the industrial base and partner with technical contacts throughout the coatings professional network.
- Coatings Delivery: Collaborate with GE plants and suppliers to address delivery execution issues, participate in delivery daily management, and engage in weekly operations reviews.
- Coatings Technical Expertise: Provide technical expertise in coatings, including materials, processes, equipment issues, and system interactions.
- Leadership Counsel: Advise GE leadership on coatings matters and support the PGT and ACC JV business interests as required.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 15 years of work experience with proven leadership in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and/or sourcing roles.
- 3-5 years of experience specifically in an engineering/manufacturing technology operation.
Eligibility Requirements
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals).
Desired Characteristics
Leadership Competencies:
- Critical Thinking: Develop and articulate a compelling vision for coatings technologies, inspiring and motivating others to take action.
- Leading Change: Establish clear vision, engage and empower others, and drive continuous improvement and sustainable change.
- Coaching & Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering growth and development while holding them accountable for results.
- Talent Management: Attract, engage, and develop strong talent, empowering staff while being thoughtful in growth assignments and career development.
- Emotional Intelligence: Build trust, enable effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving through self-awareness, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.
Technical Expertise:
- Engineering Expertise: Advanced knowledge in designing, analyzing, and implementing technical solutions and systems effectively.
- Technology Expertise: Proficiency in utilizing and managing tools and systems to drive coatings innovation.
- Data Analytics Expertise: Advanced skills in leveraging data analytics for decision-making and process optimization.
- Product Excellence: Deep understanding of ensuring safe operations, optimizing engine performance, maintaining high product quality, and enabling efficient development processes.
- Project Management: Proven ability to lead large-scale coatings projects and drive strategic initiatives within a complex, global supply chain environment.
Additional Job Description
Compensation Grade
EB
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 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
