Shop Productivity Leader

Job Description Summary

The Shop Cost Leader role will be responsible for monitoring, communicating, and improving overall cost position for RPCA hardware. In this role, you will work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, Engine Programs, and Sourcing teams to identify & execute projects related to cost reduction activities. You also will be responsible for compiling and presenting cost commitments for NPI tollgate cost audits, redesign estimates, as well as defining should-cost methodologies. This role will interact closely with Sourcing and Engine Program personnel to monitor/report supplier cost and material impacts for shop(s) supports. The preferred location for this role is Rutland, VT but other RPCA locations will be considered.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ideate, Educate, and Translate cost metric drivers
• Develop innovation, processes, and tools to maintain and improve cost performance at the manufacturing level
• Be the KPI owner for Site Cost Productivity (general and specific cost)
• Partner with site finance, manufacturing engineers, and business leaders to identify & successfully implement cost productivity projects across shop(s) supported
• Define and implement standard work, operating rhythms, and escalation methods necessary to support the execution of cost productivity projects at the site level and at the product line AUC level
• Lead efforts to establish & proactively resource and fund a multi-year project pipeline
• Engage & secure support from resources external to shop (i.e Design, Sourcing, Engine Programs, etc.) to accelerate cost productivity projects to drive AUC improvements
• Teach and mentor productivity principles to manufacturing engineers, product owners, and production teams across shop(s) supported
• Drive collaboration across-sites to scale successful cost-approaches and lessons learned
• Utilize lean principles and participate in kaizen events to improve production flow, product quality, and product cost
• Partner with Engine Program cost focal (CEO, MSO, AEO, spares, etc.) teams to communicate drivers, opportunities, statuses, and forecasts
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Lean Kaizen events and provide input to Manufacturing and Engineering to identify cost productivity concerns and develop manufacturing plan to mitigate identified risks
• Understand internal and external process challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stay informed of industry trends that may impact cost forecasts.
• Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity to problem solve

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative influencer
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Strategic: Systems thinking approach, sees the larger picture across smaller parts
• Project management: Able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills

The salary range for this position is $ 98,000.00 - 131,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. This posting is expected to close on Sept 15, 2025.

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.

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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No