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GE Aerospace · 2 weeks ago

Engineering Operations Leader (Product Validation- Test Measurements)

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace sector, seeking an Engineering Operations Leader for Product Validation Test Measurements. This role is responsible for managing the operations and financial performance of the test measurements department, ensuring alignment across teams and driving operational excellence.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partners with Pillar Leader to integrate department priorities and strategy into operating rhythm and ensures alignment across teams, financial processes, etc

Staffing, capacity and demand planning: Develop staffing plans (SWP); align skills and coverage to demand. Balance workload across teams and global sites to meet delivery commitments. ONE team-based demand and capacity planning

Helps identify resource needs, skill/capability gaps, and advises on allocation in support of the strategy and outcomes of the team

Financial management: Accountable for finance and operations initiatives; Own the department operating budget and outlook; track actuals vs plan; deliver on financial commitments; oversee capital planning, control labor and non-labor spend

Operate a consistent weekly and monthly cadence for operations and financial reviews. Drive improvements in Key Performance Indicators and Process Performance Indicators. Monitor and analyze performance data against targets to identify areas for improvement and drive operational excellence

Defines and implements a process and rhythm to continuously assess project/priorities alignment with section, department and product line objectives. Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems

Utilizes Flight Deck to drive continuous improvement. Embraces and integrates Lean principles into operations, utilizing proven toolkits for daily management and problem solving. Supports LEAN adoption and implementation of LEAN strategy across organization

Influences functional and operations teams and/or projects with varied levels resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Leads teams to find creative solutions to address complex problems that impact the organization. Has ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis

Utilizes expertise and judgement to solve problems, leveraging skills and analytic thinking as required. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision

Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view and gain buy-in across the organization. Influences peers for support and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers as required

Stays informed of industry and customer trends that may inform work

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Engineering degreeTechnical experienceProject managementLean principlesFinancial managementTeam buildingAerospace test familiarityCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science. (Or a bachelor's degree in other disciplines from an accredited university or college with at least 6 years of experience in a technical or engineering function)

Minimum of 6 additional years of experience in a Technical or Engineering position

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours when business needs dictate

Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate

Preferred

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

Project management and execution experience in a cross-functional team environment with projects of moderate complexity across a matrixed organization

Strong organizational skills with proven ability to lead multiple initiatives/projects to completion simultaneously

Familiarity with aerospace test environment; prior test measurements & instrumentation experience preferred

Experience leading teams directly or indirectly; team champion and advocate, with effective leadership/team building skills

Ability to guide, coach and influence others

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining focus on SQDC priorities

Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside GE