Defense & Systems Supply Chain - US Power Manufacturing Launch Manager

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Launch Manager is responsible for collaborating with manufacturing development labs and rate production teams to identify and execute manufacturing source transition plans that support post certification product cost and delivery targets.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Organize and lead projects related to new product introductions, new equipment, lay-out, and optimization
• Includes Advanced Manufacturing Engineers, New product introduction (NPI) and NPI Manufacturing Engineers
• Collaborate with NPI Integrated Product Team Peers to provide cost & schedule details (for the NPI program plan) of manufacturing process development, hardware / asset build(s), and manufacturing readiness risk abatement actions
• Lead Supply Chain cross-functional team in preparation for and progression through the NPI Tollgate (TG) and Manufacturing Review processes
• Lead cross-functional team to identify Supply Chain inputs and strategic plan for new product proposals
• Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Owner - facilitate assessment (MRA) and drive maturation plan if required
• Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations
• May influence and lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and / or complexity
• Travel approximately 10% (non-local)

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, new product introduction, new manufacturing process management, and / or new facility introduction)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, new product introduction, new manufacturing process management, and / or new facility introduction
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.

S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) process, and / or NPI Tollgate processes
• Previous experience in risk abatement / contingency planning in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience with electronic manufacturing processes
• Strong 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

The base pay range for this position is $128,100.00 - $170,800.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary based on the plan.

This posting is expected to close on August 21, 2024.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24 / 7 nurse-based resource;

and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more!

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.

S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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