GE Aerospace
Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication Manufacturing Readiness
Evendale · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be able to prove U.S. Person status: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status. Must also be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads manufacturing readiness for complex aerospace fabrication components from concept through production launch, coordinating design, suppliers, and internal shops to improve producibility, cost, quality, and delivery.
What you'll do
- Drive fabrication manufacturing readiness, develop manufacturing plans, and lead technical reviews.
- Conduct capability studies and root-cause analysis; implement corrective actions and advanced manufacturing or automation improvements.
- Manage project schedules and budgets, mentor personnel, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a fabrication environment; experience leading manufacturing readiness projects for new product introductions.
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal forming, welding, brazing, or additive manufacturing.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and demonstrated ability to apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Nice to have
- Fabrication experience in aerospace or a highly regulated industry.
- Experience with NX, CATIA, or Mastercam.
Tools
CNC machining, sheet metal forming, welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, NX, CATIA, Mastercam
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