GE Aerospace

Senior Launch Manager – New Product Introduction

GE Aerospace
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aerospace manufacturing engineering and new product introduction, with a strong focus on Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and risk abatement strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects effectively while optimizing manufacturing processes and costs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Aerospace Manufacturing EngineeringNew Product Introduction (NPI)Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL)Project Management Professional (PMP)Design For Manufacturing / Design For Cost

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead supply chain cross-functional teams through NPI tollgates, producibility reviews, and production readiness reviews
  • Provide cost and schedule inputs for NPI program plans
  • Cover manufacturing process development, hardware and asset builds, and manufacturing and sourcing readiness risk-abatement actions
  • Define supply chain and strategic plans for new product proposals
  • Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and facilitate Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA)
  • Drive maturation plans where required
  • Organize and lead projects for new product introductions, new equipment, layout, and optimization
  • Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks and deliver manufacturing opportunities
  • Shape strategy for the area of responsibility, including resource control and policy formulation
  • Assess internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, cost, and service
  • Develop solutions to problems outside set parameters and present clear recommendations
  • Lead functional teams and projects with focused scope
  • Travel 10%–25% non-local

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering, process engineering, new product introduction, new manufacturing process management, and/or new facility introduction
  • U.S. citizenship required for this posting
  • Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and/or NPI tollgate processes
  • Design for Manufacturing / Design for Cost experience and management
  • PMP certification
  • Working knowledge and application experience with APQP/PPAP
  • Experience in risk abatement and contingency planning in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with electronic manufacturing processes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects, with established project management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary / commission based on the plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Health Coach from GE Aerospace
  • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
  • GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • Fidelity resources and planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off for vacation or illness
  • Professional development
  • Relocation assistance not provided

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Hard Skills
Manufacturing Process DevelopmentRisk AbatementContingency PlanningElectronic Manufacturing ProcessesCost Analysis
Soft Skills
LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingOral CommunicationWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
APQPPPAP
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP Certification
Industry Keywords
New Product ProposalsManufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA)Cross-Functional TeamsResource ControlPolicy Formulation