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Job overview
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer supports high-complexity aerospace machining manufacturing processes, including product quality, machine programming, process design and sustainment, and planning. The role operates with some autonomy and collaborates across functions, applying technical judgment to improve manufacturing processes and product conformity. It also leads quality improvement projects and shares expertise with colleagues. A bachelor's degree plus three years of manufacturing experience is required, with an alternate high school diploma or GED path requiring four years of experience.
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Job Description Summary
Engineering associated with high complexity aerospace machining manufacturing processes. Responsible for departmental engineering operations that include product quality, machine programming, process design & sustainment and planning utilizing professional technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but integrates with cross-functional team through established policies and review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.)
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
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Utilizes in-depth machining knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute process conformity and quality.
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Understands and operates within a Lean production environment, focusing on standard work, action planning, problem solving, and 5S through Engineering operational cadences.
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Communicates with machine operators, integrating their knowledge and ideas into product and process improvements.
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Has knowledge of best practices and integrates with the value stream, including material flow, tooling, and the prescribed methods of completing operations.
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Utilizes expert judgment and technical ability to propose improved solutions outside of set parameters to address complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
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Utilized advanced communication skills to integrate with cross-functional teams on technical projects and advanced problem solving.
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Shares knowledge and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
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Leads quality improvement projects designed to improve product yield and improved conformity to design specifications.
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Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing) + 3 years of manufacturing
Desired Characteristics
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Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
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Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
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Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
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Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
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Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
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Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
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Established project management skills
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, 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)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,272 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- North Carolina median$89–130K/yr116 salary ranges
- US median$40–48/hr319 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 202 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 5,272 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- Corning Incorporated34 open
- Eaton Corporation25 open
- Actalent15 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,206 postings).
- Education
- 2,901 of the 5,272 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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