LEAP Manufacturing Programs Leader

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world‑leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

The LEAP (“Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion”) Manufacturing Programs Leader is the connection between Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer Facing Organizations focused on new‑make cost, change management, readiness, and execution. The LEAP engine is GE Aerospace’s highest‑volume commercial engine which provides power to commercial narrow‑body aircraft produced at Boeing and Airbus. Manufacturing is key to our work at GE Aerospace. The day‑to‑day office location is in West Chester, OH, and remote options will not be considered.

Collaboration with Boeing, Airbus, Safran, and domestic and international travel may be required depending on project needs.

• Provide leadership around change management, cost reduction, and producibility improvement for assigned hardware.
• Define program plans and translate them into requirements and milestones for procurement and production.
• Develop standard work and processes around change management to drive consistency and simplification.
• Align with part family goals, give guidance on priorities, and build relationships with manufacturing sources.
• Utilize digital tools to minimize report‑outs and support quick decision making.
• Participate in strategy planning sessions to develop a multi‑year approach for hardware aimed at achieving cost and operational entitlement.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of experience in an engineering, project, sourcing, or supply‑chain position within the aircraft engine industry.
• Position restricted to U.S. persons (e.g., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act). Proof of status must be provided prior to employment.

• 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.
• Demonstrated use of FLIGHT DECK Problem Solving and other FLIGHT DECK Principles.

• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off, empowering you to take the time you need to relax and rejuvenate
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Bonus plan eligibility

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).