Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.
The Program Manager- Customer Production/Manufacturing will drive cross-functional execution of complex manufacturing programs from concept through delivery. In this role, you will own program schedules, risk management, and cost performance; lead daily coordination across manufacturing engineering, production, quality, sourcing, and customers; and deliver measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role is highly visible and requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, regulated aerospace environment.
GE Aerospace understands your need for high quality, reliable electrical systems. Located in Bohemia, NY we are a proven Center of Excellence with design and production expertise committed to developing, manufacturing, and supporting electronic products to fulfill the requirements crucial to the success of your program.
Job Description
Role & Responsibilities
Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end manufacturing program execution, aligning scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk plans to business goals.
Schedule & Delivery Management: manage all customer communication to ensure on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
Cost & Resource Management: Own program budgets, forecasts; partner with operations and finance to deliver to customer and business needs.
Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks, maintain risk registers and mitigation plans, drive root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) and corrective actions to closure.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Orchestrate collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain/Sourcing, EHS, Materials, and Design Engineering to resolve constraints and stabilize production flow.
Change Control & Configuration: Manage engineering changes, process changes, and configuration control to ensure impact analysis, approvals, and disciplined implementation.
Production Readiness: Lead NPI/industrialization and rate-readiness gates, PFMEA, control plans, process capability, tooling readiness, First Article Inspection (FAI), and PPAP as applicable.
Standard Work & Continuous Improvement: Implement standard work, visual management, tiered daily management, and Kaizen to improve SQDC performance; track KPIs and drive sustainment.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with customer, FAA, AS9100/AS9145, EHS, and export control requirements; maintain accurate program documentation and audit readiness.
Stakeholder Communication: Provide concise program updates to leadership and customers, including health metrics, risks, recovery plans, and executive-ready readouts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, program/project management, or operations
Additional Information
This position requires U.S. citizenship status
Ability and willingness to work onsite Monday- Friday at the Bohemia, NY facility with frequent presence on the shop floor
May require ~10% travel to suppliers, customers, or other GE Aerospace sites, which will be based on business needs
Desired Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, program/project management, or operations within aerospace or a similarly regulated, complex industry
Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional execution in a production environment
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrialization (e.g., routings, work instructions, SPC, FAI, CAPA)
Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business (MBA)
Manufacturing program management experience; site or value-stream leadership exposure a plus
PMP, PMI-ACP, or Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
Experience with AS9100/AS9145, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, and production rate transitions
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP
Proven success leading NPI readiness, factory transitions/transfers, or supplier industrialization
Strong data-driven decision-making and executive communication skills
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
And more!
The base pay range for this position is 132,000.00 - 150,000.00 . 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 02/02/2026.
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 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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.
