Program Manager- Customer Production/Manufacturing

GE Aerospace•Bohemia, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Program Manager- Customer Production/Manufacturing will drive cross-functional execution of complex manufacturing programs from concept through delivery. In this role, you will own program schedules, risk management, and cost performance; lead daily coordination across manufacturing engineering, production, quality, sourcing, and customers; and deliver measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role is highly visible and requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, regulated aerospace environment. GE Aerospace understands your need for high quality, reliable electrical systems. Located in Bohemia, NY we are a proven Center of Excellence with design and production expertise committed to developing, manufacturing, and supporting electronic products to fulfill the requirements crucial to the success of your program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, program/project management, or operations
This position requires U.S. citizenship status
Ability and willingness to work onsite Monday- Friday at the Bohemia, NY facility with frequent presence on the shop floor
May require ~10% travel to suppliers, customers, or other GE Aerospace sites, which will be based on business needs

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, program/project management, or operations within aerospace or a similarly regulated, complex industry
Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional execution in a production environment
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrialization (e.g., routings, work instructions, SPC, FAI, CAPA)
Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business (MBA)
Manufacturing program management experience; site or value-stream leadership exposure a plus
PMP, PMI-ACP, or Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
Experience with AS9100/AS9145, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, and production rate transitions
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP
Proven success leading NPI readiness, factory transitions/transfers, or supplier industrialization
Strong data-driven decision-making and executive communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end manufacturing program execution, aligning scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk plans to business goals.
Manage all customer communication to ensure on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
Own program budgets, forecasts; partner with operations and finance to deliver to customer and business needs.
Proactively identify risks, maintain risk registers and mitigation plans, drive root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) and corrective actions to closure.
Orchestrate collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain/Sourcing, EHS, Materials, and Design Engineering to resolve constraints and stabilize production flow.
Manage engineering changes, process changes, and configuration control to ensure impact analysis, approvals, and disciplined implementation.
Lead NPI/industrialization and rate-readiness gates, PFMEA, control plans, process capability, tooling readiness, First Article Inspection (FAI), and PPAP as applicable.
Implement standard work, visual management, tiered daily management, and Kaizen to improve SQDC performance; track KPIs and drive sustainment.
Ensure compliance with customer, FAA, AS9100/AS9145, EHS, and export control requirements; maintain accurate program documentation and audit readiness.
Provide concise program updates to leadership and customers, including health metrics, risks, recovery plans, and executive-ready readouts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
The base pay range for this position is 132,000.00 – 150,000.00.
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.
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.