Sr. Manager Test Services and Manufacturing

Summary Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. 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.

Background Innoveering, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Aerospace headquartered in Bohemia, New York, is a leading Research and Development Engineering center for the design & development of prototype scramjet, ramjet, and hypersonic propulsion systems. The company provides a full range of technology products in Propulsion, Test & Evaluation as well as Advanced Systems & Controls. The company embraces a mission for the advancement of aerospace propulsion to serve our nation’s military and commercial needs.   The company maintains a close strategic and technical working relationship with GE Edison Works, GE Advanced Materials Operations and GE Aerospace Research. The company supports the DoW, NASA and all the leading propulsion and airframe manufacturers.

Summary The Test Services and Manufacturing Manager will serve in a dual-capacity role with both people leadership and individual technical contribution responsibilities. In this position, you will lead and be accountable for the delivery of technical output including data analysis supporting the development, manufacture, assembly, and test of hypersonic flight and ground prototype systems and subsystems, advancing high-speed propulsion technologies to meet program objectives and technology maturation goals. As Sr. Manager, you will lead teams of engineers and technical support staff, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of ground test operations, fabrication, assembly, and related technical activities. You will ensure that all operations are coordinated and in step with company EHS policy. You will be responsible for building team capability and capacity, developing talent, strengthening processes, and driving continuous improvement through Flight Deck principles, standard work, and daily management. Working closely with Engineering, Programs, Facilities, EHS, and Operations stakeholders, you will help shape engineering strategy, support business priorities, develop operating budgets and identify investments that enhance site test and manufacturing capability. As an individual contributor, you will provide project management, systems engineering, and technical oversight for prototype propulsion system and subsystem manufacturing, assembly, test, and evaluation activities in support of customer and program needs. Reports to : Site Leader Roles and Responsibilities Leadership, support and development of a world-class test engineering, prototype manufacturing and technical support team, including process improvement, recruitment; team member career development and ongoing appraisal processes; training, coaching and mentoring for continuous improvement. Continual engagement with other company leaders to properly resource load programs and continually enhance capabilities. Leadership of technical excellence within the team, including engagement with technical activities when required; creating, developing and enhancing processes and practices, applying solid understanding of engineering principles to multiple technical challenges. Upholding and developing strong Flight Deck principles, approaches, standard work and daily management within the team; leading and supporting Lean activities and events to achieve business priorities. Develop and strengthen test capabilities and data analysis solutions and coordinate with multidiscipline teams to achieve program