Senior Cost Leader

Job Description SummaryThis C&SC Senior Cost Leader role will be responsible for monitoring, communicating, and improving overall cost position for C&SC and its shops (including LATO). In this role, you will work closely with the sites, Manufacturing Engineers, Design, and Engine Programs teams to identify & execute projects related to cost reduction activities. You also will be responsible for compiling and presenting cost commitments for NPI tollgate cost audits, redesign estimates, as well as defining should-cost methodologies. This role will interact closely with Sourcing and Engine Program personnel to monitor/report supplier cost and material impacts for all C&SC sites and owned hardware. This role is preferred to be located at the Evendale, OH location, but alternative work locations will be considered.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

Be the KPI owner for C&SC Cost Productivity

Partner with site finance & cost focals to identify & successfully implement cost productivity projects across C&SC shops and LATO.

Define and implement standard work, operating rhythms, and escalation methods necessary to support the execution of cost productivity projects at the site and value stream level.

Lead efforts to establish & proactively resource and fund a multi-year project pipeline.

Engage & secure support from resources external to C&SC (i.e Design, Sourcing, Engine Programs, etc.) to accelerate cost productivity projects

Teach and mentor productivity principles to manufacturing engineers, product owners, production teams across all C&SC sites.

Drive collaboration across-sites to scale successful cost-approaches and lessons learned

Utilize lean principles and participate in kaizen events to improve production flow, product quality, and product cost.

Partner with Engine Program cost focals (CEO, MSO, AEO, spares, etc.) teams to communicate drivers, opportunities, status, and forecasts.

Define methodology and tool development strategy for aPriori (PCS) and similar should-cost tools for C&SC hardware.

Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Lean Kaizen events and provide input to Manufacturing and Engineering to identify cost productivity concerns and develop manufacturing plan to mitigate identified risks.

Understand internal and external process challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.

Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of Manufacturing experience)

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing, engineering, or program/project management experience

Desired Characteristics

Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​

Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​

Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​

Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​

Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Basic understanding of GE Cost Management System, cost elements & calculations, C&SC manufacturing processes, LATO and IT systems

Prior Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Business Unit Leader roles relevant to C&SC parts

Experience in building new organizational capabilities and establishing standard work and effective operating rhythms

Successful implementation of cost reduction or quality improvement programs into full rate manufacturing production

Demonstrated success in leading technical teams within a production environment

Demonstrated success in a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environments

In depth understanding of manufacturing, automation, & inspection processes used within C&SC value stream

Experience within high mix production environments

Familiarity with GD&T, datum structures, CAD2CAM, etc. that are required for producibility & cost impact discussions

Strong project management and facilitation skills

Understanding of process capability and statistical methods

Pay and Benefits

The pay for this position is $148,600 - 247,600. 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 August 20, 2024.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. ​General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (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 Sponsor’s 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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 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#LI-Remote - This is a remote position