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Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Guided by commercial practices and policies that may be shaped by the role. Has significant control/influence over commercial priorities.The Manufacturing Programs Leader will be accountable for functional, manufacturing, and broad company objectives. In this role you will drive FLIGHT DECK (GE Aerospace’s Lean operating system). culture, manage complex manufacturing issues within functional area(s) of expertise, and be involved in both short and long-term planning to ensure the on-time delivery of new technologies. The charter for product operations is to ensure the manufacture and hardware delivery processes are established and work efficiently to ensure the intended schedule for a demo or test is met.\nJob Description\nSite Overview:\nGE Aerospace has an advanced engineering center located in İstanbul, Kartal, complemented by cutting-edge laboratories in Kocaeli, Gebze.\nOur offices in İstanbul and Ankara provide essential support to commercial and defense engines across the country. Our highly skilled\nengineers at the Türkiye Technology Center contribute to GE Aerospace’s engineering work on indigenous programs, new engine programs,\nsoftware development, and additive manufacturing, supporting the country’s position as an advanced aerospace hub. We are committed to a\nculture based on respect for people and provide professional growth opportunities for our employees. Join us and find an opportunity to\nshape the future of flight.\n Role Overview:\nCreate and maintain part lists and manufacturing readiness actions aligned to hardware need dates\nEstablish a strong operating rhythm across Engineering and Sourcing teams to track day-to-day execution and ensure critical actions are completed on time\nIdentify risks and constraints to the plan through line-of-balance reviews and weekly operating meetings, and drive actions to prevent delays or support schedule pull-in opportunities\nProvide regular planning inputs to Program teams by consolidating estimated and committed lead times from Design Engineering and suppliers and translating them into integrated forward- and backward-looking schedules\nCoordinate communication between Engineering and suppliers to align design and manufacturing process flows, reduce waste, and minimize execution delays\nSupport the Program teams for CPD (Concurrent Product Development) decisions and long lead item identifications\nPropose improvement ideas to reduce manufacturing cycle time by analyzing each production process step and critical to quality characteristics\nStrengthen communication between Sourcing and Engineering teams to reduce supplier-related compliance and execution risks\nEstablish operational rhythm to keep track of the production status of each part in the part list and provide input to the Design daily management process\nProvide operational leadership for assigned engine/component programs, using sound engineering and manufacturing principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements\nTranslate program requirements (rate, configuration, milestones, customer commitments) into integrated manufacturing plans, including capacity, resources, and investment needs\nLead cross-functional Program Operations reviews with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Materials, and Engineering, ensuring alignment on risks, constraints, and recovery plans\nCoordinate and monitor rate readiness, NPI industrialization, and configuration changes across factories and suppliers to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption\nPartner with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and Supplier Fulfillment to ensure processes, routings, and supplier capabilities are ready to support program ramps and design changes.\nDrive standard work and visual management for program execution, including operating reviews, control boards, and escalation routines, to improve execution discipline and transparency\nMonitor SQDC performance for assigned programs and lead structured problem-solving to address chronic issues (scrap/rework, escapes, recurring shortages, capacity bottlenecks)\nServe as a presenter or reviewer in program, technical, and financial reviews, communicating clearly with program leaders, plant leadership, and customers as needed to support delivery of a quality product\nStay current on operations and program management best practices related to new product introduction, rate changes, performance improvement, and cost reduction\nServe as a key contributor in defining the manufacturing strategy and roadmap for assigned programs, including footprint, automation, and technology deployment\nPartner with operational excellence and Manufacturing teams to deploy lean practices that improve flow, stability, and waste reduction across the value stream\nEnsure accurate documentation of program risks, mitigation plans, and technical and operational data in accordance with engineering, manufacturing, and program management requirements\nFoster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites and functions, reinforcing FLIGHT DECK as GE Aerospace's operating system.\nDefine program plans and translate them into procurement and production requirements, milestones, and execution actions for assigned hardware. Lead milestone planning for improvement projects and work cross-functionally to deliver results\nProvide technical direction to a large design team for the RISE program, a revolutionary new engine concept with significant business impact, using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements\nProvide manufacturing guidance on production practices, standards, development needs, and cost estimates to support key strategic decisions\nParticipate in cross-functional team meetings including design engineering, quality, materials and manufacturing with a goal of defining requirements and standards for new designs\nWork collaboratively with Design and Systems Engineering teams, production and global sites to formulate technical solutions that align with long term business objectives\nFoster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and a FLIGHT DECK mentality within the manufacturing organization\nThe Ideal Candidate: is a strong manufacturing and program leader who can align cross-functional teams, manage program risks, and turn requirements into executable plans. They bring experience in regulated industries, strong technical and problem-solving skills, and a FLIGHT DECK mindset focused on delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor's or advanced degree in Manufacturing or Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited University.\nRelevant experience in manufacturing operations, program management, or product line leadership within a regulated industry such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical devices. Experience in factory operations, production control, value stream leadership, or coordination of cross-functional activities such as NPI, rate ramps, or configuration changes is strongly preferred.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in development hardware ownership and manufacturing of high-precision, turbomachinery components.\nStrong aptitude in mechanical design, ability to review drawings, understand Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and\nProduct Definition, including reading and interpreting drawings.\nExperience with Aerospace manufacturing specifications\nWorking experience with GE Aerospace quality system\nStrong influencing skills, including guiding others without a direct reporting relationship.\nAbility to execute new and unclear requirements & goal\nAbility to work in a matrix organization\nAbility to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately\nAbility to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions\nStrong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to train and motivate others\nTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively\nProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker\nStrong oral and written communication skills\nFamiliarity with lean operating principles and quality systems used in complex manufacturing environments; GE Aerospace process familiarity is a plus\n\nAdditional Information:\nGE Aerospace Türkiye offers you the following:\nBeing part of a dynamic global team\nHybrid working model opportunity\nFlexible benefit plan\nEnhanced paternity leave\nHealth insurance with wide coverage including spouse and children\nFitness Benefit\nLife Assurance\nEmployee Assistance Program\nEmployee Referral Program\nAt GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make\nit happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will\nmobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. 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