Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for addressing part shortages and ensuring supplier performance aligns with Clear to Build (CTB) targets. This role emphasizes driving operational performance improvements at suppliers beyond the top 15 most impactful, with a proactive approach to prevent surprises and ensure delivery continuity.

This role requires a hands-on approach to supplier management, including deploying to supplier locations as needed to resolve issues, enhance performance, and mitigate supply chain disruptions.

As the Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in upholding GE Aerospace’s commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while ensuring delivery commitments are consistently met.

This position will require up to 50% Travel.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Proactive Shortage Management: Monitor supplier performance to identify potential part shortages weeks in advance. Develop and implement recovery plans to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure consistent part coverage.

• Supplier Collaboration: Partner with suppliers to address root causes of delays, implement corrective actions, and foster strong relationships for continuous improvement.

• Sub-Tier Process Oversight: Manage supplier sub-tier processes, including specialized operations like coatings, peening, non-destructive testing (NDT), and other critical services to ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards.

• Problem-Solving Leadership: Lead creative solutions for complex manufacturing processes involving technical variety and interdependent production cycles. Utilize advanced operational, product management, and engineering techniques to resolve issues.

• On-Site Support: Deploy to supplier locations as needed to provide hands-on support, drive recovery efforts, and align production schedules.

• Performance Improvement: Analyze supplier processes to identify improvement opportunities, implement lean principles, and optimize operations for enhanced delivery performance.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and operations teams to align recovery efforts with business objectives. Communicate supplier performance updates and recovery plans to stakeholders.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Track supplier performance metrics, provide regular updates, and leverage data-driven insights to recommend long-term solutions.

• Production Process Control: Define and oversee production processes, including tooling and equipment validation, ensuring alignment with design specifications and shop floor applications.

• Strategic Decision-Making: Interpret business challenges and industry trends to recommend best practices for improving products, processes, or services.

• Leadership and Communication: Lead functional teams or projects, present solutions to leadership, and influence internal and external stakeholders to drive action and adopt new perspectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• At least 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering Operations experience

Desired Characteristics:

• A strong understanding of engineering processes related to manufacturing is essential

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills in dynamic situations

• Ability to work independently with high motivation and commitment to delivery-critical work

• Technical expertise in manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and quality systems

• Experience in managing quality processes such as SPS, ECAV, FAI, MRB, CID, and related methodologies

• Demonstrated leadership in program/project management, including planning, execution, and documentation

• Established skills in analyzing and resolving problems, with a focus on driving results

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator.

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

The base pay range for this position is $136,000 - $175,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 14, 2026.

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 will require in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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.