NPD Lead Process Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Norwich

Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

The Lead Process Manufacturing Engineer will lead the manufacturing development of NPI (New Product Introduction) and NTI (New Technology Introduction). You will ensure that design for manufacturing (DFM) remains a priority throughout the product development cycle. You will provide feedback and direction to collaborative teams, resolve manufacturing challenges, and deliver documentation, tooling, and training to enable efficient production in a clean and safe manufacturing environment.

You will work with relevant functional teams, and ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives are met. This individual will be self-directed and hands-on with capability to manage multiple tasks within a day and prioritize short term needs requiring immediate attention.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Act as the manufacturing process owner for new products from concept, through prototypes and into production.

* Lead build of prototypes and engineering development units to validate manufacturability and refine processes.

* Lead or support PPAP/FAI packages for new products, including control plans, capability data, and process documentation.

* Lead PFMEAs for new processes, identifying risks and implementing preventive controls and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke).

* Capture and share NPD lessons learned, feeding back into design guidelines, process standards, and future NPD projects.

* Lead installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and tooling for NPD manufacturing lines or cells.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience) + Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience

Desired Characteristics &

Experience:

* Associates degree with 6 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

* Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

* Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $87,000 - $116,000. 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/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 10th, 2026.

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 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.

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