Cost Leader – Turbine Airfoils

Job Description Summary

The Cost Leader – Turbine Airfoils will be responsible for monitoring overall cost for TAVS and its shops. Will work closely with site cost focals, Manufacturing Engineers, Design, and Engine Program cost focals to identify projects related to cost reduction. Will also be responsible for compiling and presenting cost commitments for NPI tollgate cost audits, redesign estimates, as well as defining the commodity should cost methodology. This role will interact closely with Sourcing and Engine Program personnel to monitor/report supplier cost and material impacts for all TAVS owned hardware. This role is preferred to be located at West Chester (NP1) location, but alternative work locations will be considered.

GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, integrated digital, avionics, electrical power, and mechanical systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings and is part of the world’s Digital Industrial Company with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

KPI owner for Cost Productivity partnering with site finance and cost focals to identify and close cost reduction projects.

Compile and maintain NPI Cost Audit (GE Procedure 400.32) commitments as required by DP8006 for new products and redesigns.

Define methodology and tool development strategy for aPriori (PCS) and similar should-cost tools for TAVS hardware, including interface with DB44 and VCP teams.

Partner with Engine Program cost focals (CEO, MSO, AEO, spares, etc.) teams to identify cost drivers and opportunities.

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.

Mentorship and knowledge transfer of cost rollup principles to manufacturing engineers and product owners across all TAVS sites.

Utilize lean principles and participate in action workouts to improve product cost, throughput, and quality.

Interprets simple internal and external process challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.

Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.

May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others options on topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years Manufacturing experience.

Capability/ability to travel 5-10% of time.

Desired Characteristics

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, collaborative​

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

Basic understanding of GE Cost Management System, cost elements, TAVS manufacturing processes and IT systems

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects and be able to work both independently and as a leading productive member of a cross-functional team. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Experience with manufacturing processes, automation, and integration.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.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 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