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Lead Manufacturing Engineer - CMC Non Conventional Machining

GE Aerospace
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and improving Laser drilling processes in the CTC (Composite Technology Center), with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost. You will partner closely with operations, quality, design engineering, and maintenance to deliver robust, repeatable, and capable processes that support current hardware as well as new product introduction.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Define, control, and continuously improve Laser drilling processes, including process parameters, methods, and documentation.
  • Developing in-depth knowledge of laser drilling and cutting. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
  • Translate design requirements and specifications into stable, producible laser drilling processes.
  • In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
  • Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing)
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience or GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Laser machining experience: prior hands-on experience with laser drilling, cutting, and/or machining processes.
  • CNC/programming background: experience with CNC programming and/or scripting languages such as Python, C#, etc.
  • Familiarity with Laserdyne or similar laser machining equipment.
  • Proven process ownership experience and understanding of manufacturing quality systems (e.g., control plans, FMEAs, capability analysis).
  • Strong communication skills: able to clearly convey technical information to both shop floor and leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems using data-driven methods.
  • Ability to document, plan, and execute projects and programs, and to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

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. 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: Yes

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