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Job Title T408 Cost Leader

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines components and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We combine innovative technology with a relentless focus on Safety Quality Delivery and Cost to power the future of flighttoday tomorrow and the future.

Site Business OR Functional Area Overview This role sits within the Defense Engines organization partnering closely with Product Line Engineering Sourcing VCP Lab Production Shops Finance and Program teams. Primary work locations are Lynn MA (primary) and Evendale OH (additional) with responsibility for operating rhythms and cost execution across the T408 program that powers the CH-53K aircraft.

Role Overview The T408 Cost Leader owns the strategy execution and leadership of cost-out activities for the T408 engine. You will build and manage a pipeline of cost ideas drive cross-functional execution and sustain savings to meet both program and business objectives. Leveraging experience in sourcing engineering finance or shop operations you will lead customer-funded cost reduction programs transform productivity processes and contribute to long-term business and product strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end pipeline for T408 cost idea generation evaluation execution and sustainment; serve as Program Manager for customer-funded cost-reduction programs
• Identify and communicate opportunities to reduce material and conversion costs; quantify impacts and risks
• Partner with Product Line Engineering Sourcing VCP Lab and Production Shops to implement part cost-out projects while mitigating future cost risks
• Lead daily operating and reporting rhythms for the designated P&L; ensure transparency of cost performance forecasts and actions
• Participate in PCB and deal reviews to ensure cost impacts are understood challenged and effectively communicated
• Apply lean and structured problem solving to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement within the Defense Engines productivity organization
• Serve as prime interface for business and technical issues with Customers (e.g. NAVAIR DCMA airframers) for assigned programs
• Represent the U.S. Navy and other potential customers internally as an advocate on business and technical issues
• Report program status risks and issues; define action plans and provide direction to achieve cost and schedule goals
• Lead make-versus-buy evaluations in partnership with Sourcing Engineering and Finance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college; or high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience in product management
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing finance shop operations or program/project management
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents asylees or refugees) consistent with access to U.S. export-controlled information

Desired Characteristics

• Gas turbine design and component manufacturing experience
• Understanding of GE Aerospace deal review process and PCB governance
• Negotiation experience with suppliers and/or customers
• Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret and act on financial data and reports
• USG contracting knowledge and direct customer relationship experience
• Program management skills and experience executing projects within GE Aerospace Engineering processes
• Proven problem-solving facilitation and execution; lean mindset and toolkit
• Deep understanding of cost drivers; ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment
• Supplier relationship management and development experience
• Ability to energize develop and build rapport at all organizational levels

Additional Information

The base pay range for this position is $ 167900.00 - 224250.00 USD Annual 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 20th 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 includ 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. 2023 GE Aerospace and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Attorney-Client Privileged

Closing At GE Aerospace we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore for applicants who are not asylees refugees lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e. not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) otherwise known as a U.S. Person) final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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)).

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