Job Description Summary The Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Production Supervisor is responsible for daily operations of the Tool Room, Mechanical Design, and Tool & Gage teams, ensuring reliable, consistent, and high-quality support to production work cells at the Hooksett, NH site. This role combines day-to-day people leadership with ownership of process reliability, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement, and is accountable for both short-term execution and long-term departmental objectives. The position reports directly to the Hooksett Site Strategy and Central Services Leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities • Lead and develop teams of hourly Tool Room, Mechanical Design, and Tool & Gage employees, including staffing, training, work allocation, coaching, and performance management while fostering a positive, respectful, and safe work environment. • Set and uphold expectations for EHS compliance, quality standards, productivity, and professional behavior; communicate performance expectations and feedback, including managing sensitive issues. • Oversee Tool Room activities for the creation, maintenance, and modification of production tools, dies, and fixtures to support high-quality, reliable manufacturing. • Oversee Mechanical Design work to devise, develop, and modify designs that meet manufacturing, engineering, and customer requirements. • Oversee Tool & Gage functions ensuring calibration, instrumentation, and gage management meet all regulatory, compliance, and quality standards. • Define, control, and improve production processes, including tooling and equipment; validate design specifications and shop-floor application of new products, tools, fixtures, and equipment in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering. • Apply technical expertise and lean methodologies to analyze problems, propose solutions beyond standard parameters, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and other site teams, using a strong understanding of key business drivers and team integration to make sound, data-driven decisions. • Manage departmental budgets and coordinate third-party contractors supporting instrumentation, calibration, and environmental controls.

Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing & Production experience) + Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing & Production experience

Desired Characteristics • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels and maintain transparency and candor. • Analytical, critical thinker who challenges existing processes and drives structured problem solving and continuous improvement. • Ability to prioritize and multitask, managing multiple commitments and initiatives effectively. • Strong machining and manufacturing background, with experience in tooling, fixtures, and precision environments. • Ability to document, plan, and execute programs and initiatives for the Tool Room, Mechanical Design, and Tool & Gage teams. • Experience with STAS (Clarity) or similar systems preferred; familiarity with lean tools and concepts is a plus.

Compensation Grade

LPB1

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 an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes