Test Systems Manager

Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Grand Rapids, MI

This position offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements. It is based in Grand Rapids and requires presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

• Provide oversight and guidance to Test Systems engineers to establish effective project operating rhythms.
• Lead the team in talent acquisition, talent management, training, mentoring, and coaching activities.
• Generate and execute succession planning for key roles within the Test Systems group.
• Coordinate and guide between Test Systems design group and other development activities and teams during product development.
• Implement processes and design tools to ensure effective and robust test hardware and software designs.
• Ensure the team understands the scope of projects and that scope is controlled while cost and schedule targets are met.
• Contribute direction for Test Systems development strategies and help make key design decisions.
• Assist with Test design, when necessary.
• Master the bid and proposal process, including scope, performance metrics, schedule, and risk to ensure tasks are bid competitively and accurately.
• Provide accurate and timely status reporting to Sustaining and Test, product area, and factory leadership.
• Responsible for adherence to GE processes and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean principles through the application of FLIGHT DECK.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 8 years of experience in engineering or a technical discipline.
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Experience developing test solutions for manufacturing test (e.g., Acceptance Test, Environmental Stress Screening, and Functional Board Test).
• Knowledge of processor-based electronics hardware and associated test and diagnostic techniques.
• Strong familiarity with Test Stand and Lab Windows/CVI.
• Experience working with sub‑contract manufacturers.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing/Design for Test principles.
• Familiarity with electronics‑based production manufacturing processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Previous experience with lean tools and methods.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

The base pay range for this position is $ - $. 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. This posting is expected to close on 3/31/2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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…