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Create and maintain all related process documentation (routings, standard work, work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans) and plan and support prototype and pilot builds, capturing data and lessons learned to refine processes.Job Description\nRoles and Responsibilities\n1. NPI & Industrialization\nOwn manufacturing readiness for assigned NPI parts, assemblies, or systems from concept through ramp-up.\nTranslate design intent into manufacturable processes, including routings, work instructions, tooling, and inspection plans.\nLead process qualification and validation (e.g., PPAP/FAI, capability studies, control plans) to ensure processes meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) requirements.\nCoordinate cross-functional NPI build events, capturing lessons learned and driving rapid issue resolution.\nEstablish and maintain production documentation (standard work, manufacturing plans, PFMEA, control plans) aligned with FLIGHT DECK practices.\n2. FLIGHT DECK & Lean Fundamentals\nStandard Work & Process Discipline\nDevelop, document, and deploy standard work for NPI processes, ensuring clarity, repeatability, and ease of training.\nPartner with Operations to audit adherence to standard work and close gaps through coaching and continuous improvement.\n\nDaily Management & Visual Controls\nImplement visual management for key NPI process metrics (SQDC) to enable clear, real-time performance tracking.\n\nSupport daily tier meetings with data, insights, and actions related to NPI parts and processes.\n\nProblem Solving & Root Cause\nUse structured problem-solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa, A3, PDCA) to address NPI build issues, defects, and delays.\n\nEnsure corrective and preventive actions are embedded into standard work and control plans.\n\nFlow, Waste Elimination & Productivity\nAnalyze process flow to remove waste, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput for new products.\n\nDesign layouts, material presentation, and methods that support single-piece flow, ergonomics, and safety.\n\nContinuous Improvement Culture\nChampion continuous improvement (Kaizen) events focused on new product ramp-up and stabilization.\n\nCoach operators and support teams on lean fundamentals and FLIGHT DECK behaviors tied to NPI processes.\n\n3. Cross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Design Engineering to influence design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) decisions.\nCollaborate with Quality to define inspection strategies, measurement systems, and acceptance criteria.\nSupport Program Management with technical inputs to schedule, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience)\nMinimum of 5 years of Manufacturing experience \nDesired Characteristics\nWorking knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools and methodologies.\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive structured problem solving.\nExperience with New Product Introduction (NPI), product launches, or industrialization projects.\nFamiliarity with standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.\nExperience with CAD/PLM, MES, and quality systems (FAI, control plans, capability analysis).\nGE 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.\nGE 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.\n#LI-EDRICH \nThis 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)).\nAdditional Information\nGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . 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