Job Description SummaryThe Wilmington Site Technical Leader will oversee and optimize manufacturing processes at the Wilmington, NC site. In this role, you will lead and develop a high-performing technical team, including process engineers, tooling development engineers, and CNC programmers, to support site production goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-yield manufacturing processes that align with SQDIP objectives. This position requires a balance between managing day-to-day execution of critical site projects—such as NPI, producibility, and production efforts—and defining and implementing long-term strategic improvements to enhance the manufacturing system.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to support the site’s manufacturing production needs, including SQDIP improvement, strategy development and execution, NPI introduction, producibility enhancements, talent onboarding and development, capital equipment investments, tooling expenses, and change management initiatives.Lead, mentor, and develop a technical team of process engineers, tooling development engineers, and CNC programmers to drive operational excellence.Collaborate with part family CMEs, site leadership, and other technical leaders to define and execute the site’s manufacturing strategy.Conduct strategic planning and operational activities, including capacity planning (hard and soft), budget reviews, and P&E planning and approvals.Balance short-term production priorities with the implementation of long-term strategic initiatives to ensure sustainable growth and performance.Drive process capability improvements by strengthening manufacturing processes and partnering with design engineers to support design changes and enhancements.Ensure robust change management practices to safely maintain high-quality production that meets takt time and cost objectives.Lead the adoption and implementation of digital tools to enhance manufacturing processes, including SPC, machine/process monitoring, and closed-loop process development and operations.Formalize and proactively share best practices across RPCA and the broader supply chain to foster continuous improvement.Stay informed on emerging technologies and methods, developing and implementing a roadmap to achieve next-generation levels of safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.Set the standard and provide direction to the site for CNC equipment selection, work holding tooling, cutting tools, palletized part loading, work instruction planning, CNC programming, post program processing

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree accredited  college or university  +  Minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain operations experience as an experienced technical leader, manufacturing engineer, or value process engineer experience

Desired Characteristics

Supply Chain operations experience as an experienced technical leader, manufacturing engineer, or value process engineerPrior demonstrated success in leading improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost together (SQDC)Leadership and development of a technical teamDemonstrated project management experience, with multiple deliverables over tight timelinesExperience related to the machining of blisks, spools, HPT’s, or other rotating parts of similar complexityProcess experience & established technical network across multiple RPCA manufacturing locationsExperience within a low-volume, high mix, production environmentIn-depth experience with 5-axis milling machines with siemens controlsIn-depth experience with Liechti 5-axis millsNX CAD/CAM experience, NREC experienceProduction machining experienceClosed-loop machining / automation experienceStrong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.Strong manufacturing operations background & management of SQDIP objectivesStrong technical background with experience in Rotating Parts production, CNC programming, fixturing, tooling, etc.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, especially amongst technical teamsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to coordinate several projects simultaneouslyEffective root cause, corrective action / preventative action skillsAbility to influence others, mentor / coach technical resources, and lead teamsProven analytical and organizational abilityDemonstrated initiative to stay abreast of technology advancementsDemonstrated success in a cross-functional team environment

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 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: Yes