Sr Launch Manager - New Product Introduction
Sr Launch Manager - New Product Introduction
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Job Description Summary
The Sr Launch Manager New Product Introduction (NPI) is responsible for collaborating with engineering program management sourcing manufacturing development labs and rate production teams to identify and execute new product introduction plans that support post certification product quality delivery and cost targets for the business.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead Supply Chain crossfunctional teams in preparation for and progression through NPI Tollgates (TG) as well as Producibility and Production Readiness Reviews
- Collaborate with NPI Integrated Product Team peers to provide cost and schedule details (for the NPI program plan) of manufacturing process development hardware/asset build(s) and manufacturing/sourcing readiness risk abatement actions
- Lead crossfunctional teams to identify Supply Chain and strategic plans for new product proposals
- Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and facilitate Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) which includes driving maturation plan (if required)
- Organize and lead projects related to new product introductions new equipment layout and optimization. Identify and help mitigate risks and deliver opportunities related to manufacturing
- Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility including control of resources and policy formulation
- Interpret simple internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products processes cost and/or services
- Offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and construct/provide recommendations
- Influence and lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements risk and/or complexity requiring strong project management experience and expertise
- Travel 10% 25% (nonlocal)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering process engineering new product introduction new manufacturing process management and/or new facility introduction)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering process engineering new product introduction new manufacturing process management and/or new facility introduction
Desired Characteristics
- Masters degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) process and/or NPI Tollgate processes
- Design for Manufacturing/Cost experience and management
- PMP Certification
- Working knowledge & application experience with APQP/PPAP
- Experience in risk abatement/contingency planning in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with electronic manufacturing 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 execute programs
- Established project management skills
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive worklife balance.
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
Noncontributory Pension
Life Assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover
Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
