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Advanced Lead Manufacturing Engineer

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In-Office
Wilmington, NC
Mid level
In-Office
Wilmington, NC
Mid level
Leads manufacturing process improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality. Develops standardized work procedures, troubleshoots process and equipment issues, monitors production KPIs, and implements corrective actions. Collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams on equipment improvements and new product introductions. Trains manufacturing personnel, mentors team members, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
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Job Description SummaryEngineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and improving product quality within the manufacturing environment.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain standardized work procedures and process documentation for assigned production lines and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing process and equipment issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to implement new technologies, improve existing equipment performance, and support new product introductions.
  • Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment operation, and best practices to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production output, scrap rates, and equipment uptime, taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing defects and process deviations.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental policies, and quality standards.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing)  +  Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics:
  • Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and improving product quality within the manufacturing environment.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain standardized work procedures and process documentation for assigned production lines and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing process and equipment issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to implement new technologies, improve existing equipment performance, and support new product introductions.
  • Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment operation, and best practices to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production output, scrap rates, and equipment uptime, taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing defects and process deviations.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental policies, and quality standards.
  • 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. ​



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

GE Aerospace Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office

2401 Whitehall Park Dr, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28273

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