Manufacturing Operations Process

The GE Aerospace Edison Works Transformation team is focused on contemporizing today's business processes with sustainable digital solutions, thus enabling strategic process transformation. This organization is responsible for partnering with our Digital Technology (DT) organization to drive internal transformation of the GE Edison Works Supply Chain and business processes.

This pivotal role is part of a team leading a strategic Enterprise Manufacturing & Assembly Transformation initiative, focused on

1) Contemporizing current business processes with a sustainable digital solution through connected ERP, PLM and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

2) Partner with stakeholders and our Digital Technology (DT) organization to manage process change, digital transformation.

The role will engage with our supply chain users across part families, shop operations, materials, quality, finance and partner with DT as well as other strategic transformation pillars.

High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

• Define manufacturing & assembly business processes including specific processes with information flow between MES and ERP/PLM.

• Define relevant shop floor operations requirements,  Value stream and Process mapping to clarify operational processes to relevant stakeholders.

• Document user requirements, coordinate creation of acceptance criteria for business needs, verify prioritization and coverage of requirements in product roadmap.

• Develop and document standard work by collaborating with cross functional teams and systems integrators, and drive continuous improvement of standard work as applicable for functional area to incorporate learnings.

• Project/Program manage digital transformation projects across stakeholders including shop floor users & business solution implementation teams (internal and external).

• Collaborate across Edison Works enterprise business system architecture implementations to ensure successful implementation of DT solutions.

• Partner with other GE Aerospace partners, to define current state requirements and constraints, and help define manufacturing operations strategy and leverage industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• A minimum of 5 years of engine assembly, component manufacturing, aviation quality shop floor management/process improvement experience in the Aerospace/Manufacturing industry OR relevant experience in Supply Chain software solution deployment.

• As this role requires a US Government Secret-level clearance, the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance. 

• Must be a US Citizen

•  Desired Characteristics:

• Strong Technical Project/Program Management Skills. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Good understanding of business processes of Manufacturing Execution Systems (e.g iBASEt Solumina or any equivalent), and associated user's pain points/needs/improvement opportunities.

• Prior Experience with integrated process flows between ERP, MES and PLM systems (e.g. Part definition, Routings, life cycle of Work order and its attributes etc.)

• 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. ​

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, 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)).

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: No