Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Production Control

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD Skill Bridge program offers service members an opportunity to gain civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. Skill Bridge connects service members with industry partners for real‑world job experiences under DoD Instruction 1322.29.

This posting is for a Skill Bridge internship in the Development Manufacturing Operation (DMO) organization within the Product Validation (PV) department at GE Aerospace. Candidates must apply within 6 months of their anticipated program start date.

• Monitor end‑to‑end material availability; expedite, de‑expedite, and re‑prioritize to protect production schedule adherence and on‑time delivery.
• Run daily/weekly tiered meetings to resolve shortages, quality holds, and logistics delays; elevate critical risks with clear recovery plans.
• Lead root cause analysis on misses (shortages, late deliveries, plan breaks) and implement systemic fixes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering on schedule impacts, BOM accuracy, and effective change cut‑in.
• Coordinate with Logistics/Warehouse on inbound flow, kitting, and point‑of‑use material availability.
• Maintain accurate records (cycle counts, reconciliations) and improve inventory health metrics.
• Use data to drive decisions; publish standard dashboards for shortages, OTD, inventory, and forecast accuracy.
• Lead continuous improvement (standard work, PFEP, Kanban, supermarkets, EPEI leveling, line‑side flow).
• Contribute to digitization/automation of planning and material management processes.

• Active military personnel transitioning out of service within the 180‑day window.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Analytic problem solving.
• Planning rigor.
• Cross‑functional leadership.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

• 5+ years in materials planning, production control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/analytics.
• Proven track record improving on‑time delivery, reducing shortages, and optimizing inventory.
• Experience coordinating, building relationships, and working in a team‑oriented environment.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or Six Sigma/Lean certification.
• Experience with PFEP, Kanban, Heijunka/level loading, and line‑side replenishment.
• Knowledge of aerospace or highly regulated industries and configuration/BOM discipline.
• Strong understanding of lead‑time modeling, safety stock, and demand/supply balancing.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Final offers will be contingent upon the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.