Sub-Section Manager - NPI/NTI Manufacturing Engineering at GE Aerospace in Norwich

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Job Description Summary Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world. Leads Engineering team with focus on the manufacturing process development. Impacts strategy, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities: Lead a specific team of manufacturing engineers for the NTI/NPI process. Provide direction and mentoring on Unison policies and procedures. Provide direction and mentoring on Unison product development including compliance with (Unison procedure) UIEP 4.2 and (Industry Standard) APQP guidelines. Provide direction and mentoring on (Industry Standard) AS13100 compliance. Provide direction and mentoring on Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) (DOD Standard) Assessment and advancement for products. Support estimating of labor and tooling / equipment needs for bid and proposal efforts as required. Provide input to necessary business P&E estimates Support design and manufacturing reviews as required. Manufacturing engineering direction of tasks that do not require 4-year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work. Typically a 1st line manager of professionals or a 2nd line manager of a professional department. Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource for a team of Manufacturing Engineers. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility. Able to lead an RCCA activity as required. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of Industrial / Manufacturing /Design Engineering experience, preferably within NPI, OR; a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of Industrial / Manufacturing / Design Engineering experience, preferably within NPI. Desired Characteristics & Experience: Prior management experience of a technical team. Understanding of Unison product development policies and procedures. Understanding of various Unison product families. Understanding of the overall NTI/NPI development process and relationship to the Unison Tollgate process. Understanding of Unison bid and proposal opportunities process and general business processes. 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 execut