NPI Launch Manager
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 111700 - 170000
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.The New Product Introduction (NPI) Launch Manager is a key contributor to the Unisons success during NPI projects. It is a cross-functional role that works with the Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering Design Engineering Sourcing and Quality groups to ensure progression of projects manufacturing reviews and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL).
The NPI Launch Manager shall be capable of supporting projects across multiple Unison manufacturing plants with an initial focus on projects at the Norwich NY plant.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan and Track NPI Manufacturing Development across multiple product lines and manufacturing sites.
- Establish Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) milestones and track completion for key projects.
- Own tollgate checklists for both the Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering functions. Gather feedback from key stakeholders for tollgates as needed.
- Represent the Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering organizations at tollgate and PCB Reviews as required for NPI/NTI programs.
- Schedule Producibility and (internal) Production Readiness Reviews (aka Manufacturing Reviews)
- Coordinate the closure of manufacturing review action items with Consulting Engineers action owners and program manager.
- Determine if new processes are needed for a product and communicate needs to the business throughout NPI projects.
- Identify Plant and Equipment (P&E) investment needs for projects
- Present consolidated summaries of project risks and plans to the Unison business at tollgates starting at the proposal stage and continuing throughout the NPI project.
Additional responsibilities shared with other functions:
- High-level tracking of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) by NPI project
- Coordination and tracking of APQP/PPAP deliverables.
- Recurring Cost analysis and cost reduction pipeline management
- Supporting the overall Make vs. Buy Strategy Work with Sourcing to assess technical manufacturing risks for key processes or suppliers.
- Mentor Manufacturing Engineers in preparation for manufacturing reviews.
- Post-tollgate 8 (Production transition phase): Transition from primary to shared focal for Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering (shared with Operations / Plant leadership).
- Coordinate labor estimates for product with plant ME team and Engineering Estimators
- Review capacity and resource needs with plant teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Engineering).
- Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience
Desired Characteristics
- Previous Unison Electrical manufacturing or EPM experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to identify (manufacturing) production readiness risks.
- Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
- MRL and TRL level and process awareness
The base pay range for this position is $111700 - $170000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates 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 January 9 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 prog rams (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 Sponsors 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 anEqual 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.
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: Yes
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
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