CMC Component Design EIS Sub-Section Manager

GE Aerospace • Asheville, NC

10d

About The Position

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced CMC or manufacturing engineering leader to step into a people-leadership role while staying close to the factory and the product.
What You’ll Do
Lead the CMC Component Design EIS team in the shop, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
Champion Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) with safety as the top priority
Serve as the primary design engineering focal for the manufacturing team, partnering with site leadership to resolve build issues and improve producibility
Drive NPI and EIS execution for GE9X and support continued performance for LEAP, including projects critical to fleet reliability and entry-into-service readiness
Apply FLIGHT DECK principles to streamline engineering processes, reduce waste, standardize best practices, and improve responsiveness to the factory
Provide technical leadership on CMC design, durability, and manufacturability; review engineering work and guide complex problem-solving
Support fleet and field issues related to CMC components by partnering with services and field teams to identify root cause and implement corrective actions
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for design support, responsiveness, quality, and project execution, and use data to prioritize work
Develop talent within the team through coaching, mentoring, training, and succession planning to ensure long-term capability and continuity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CMC design engineering and/or manufacturing (such as CMC component design, manufacturing process development, or shop support)
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of experience in CMC design engineering and/or manufacturing (such as CMC component design, manufacturing process development, or shop support)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, including frequent interaction with shop floor teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical topics and align diverse stakeholders
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust, influence, and lead teams through change
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, especially at the intersection of design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience leading programs or projects, driving alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs, coordinating across multiple teams and functions
• Established project management skills, including use of metrics and standard work to run the operation and drive continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead the CMC Component Design EIS team in the shop, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Champion Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) with safety as the top priority
• Serve as the primary design engineering focal for the manufacturing team, partnering with site leadership to resolve build issues and improve producibility
• Drive NPI and EIS execution for GE9X and support continued performance for LEAP, including projects critical to fleet reliability and entry-into-service readiness
• Apply FLIGHT DECK principles to streamline engineering processes, reduce waste, standardize best practices, and improve responsiveness to the factory
• Provide technical leadership on CMC design, durability, and manufacturability; review engineering work and guide complex problem-solving
• Support fleet and field issues related to CMC components by partnering with services and field teams to identify root cause and implement corrective actions
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for design support, responsiveness, quality, and project execution, and use data to prioritize work
• Develop talent within the team through coaching, mentoring, training, and succession planning to ensure long-term capability and continuity

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager