Senior Cost Leader - Defense Engines - F110 Program

**Job Description Summary** **Job Description** **Job Title** Senior Cost Leader - Defense Engines - F110 Program **Company Intro/About Us** GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, safety, and quality to deliver world-class solutions. Working here means being part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement, all while contributing to the future of aviation. **Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview** You'll join a team dedicated to delivering excellence in defense engines and systems. Our culture emphasizes respect for people, teamwork, and operational excellence. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. **Role Overview** As the Senior Cost Leader for the F110 Program, you will lead the strategy, execution, and leadership of cost-out activities for the product line. This role is on-site and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-reduction opportunities. Your work will be critical to ensuring margin growth and increased profitability for the F110 program, which is experiencing significant growth. Key Responsibilities: + Own the pipeline for cost productivity on the F110 product line, identifying and communicating opportunities to reduce material and conversion costs. + Collaborate with product line teams, engineering, sourcing, VCP lab, and production shops to evaluate, execute, and implement cost-out projects while mitigating future cost risks. + Explore cost-out opportunities across supply chain and non-supply chain areas. + Manage daily, weekly, and monthly operating and reporting rhythms for the F110 product line and support similar activities within the Combat and Trainer Engine group. + Participate in PCB and sourcing deal reviews to ensure cost impacts are understood and effectively communicated to stakeholders. + Apply lean and problem-solving principles to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement within the D&S productivity organization. **The Ideal Candidate** The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence without authority. They thrive in a matrixed environment, are detail-oriented, and possess a lean mindset to drive continuous improvement. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in product management). + Minimum of 5 years' experience in engineering, sourcing, finance, shop operations, or product management. + Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's degree is a plus. + Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. + Experience navigating a matrixed environment. + Understanding of cost drivers (material, labor, losses, MPHE, rate). + Negotiating experience. + Proficiency in financial reporting tools and data analysis. + Strong problem-solving process execution and facilitation skills. + Familiarity with the GE Aerospace deal review process. + Lean mindset and continuous improvement focus. **Additional Information** + Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 + This role is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations; applicants must meet applicable requirements. + Background and drug screening required. + Physical requirements and environmental notes will be discussed during the hiring process. **Closing** At GE Aerospace, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. This role will help ensure margin growth and increased profitability for the F110 program, which is experiencing significant growth. The base pay range for this position is $ 126,700.00 - 168,800.00 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's 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 August 13th, 2025. 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 Sponsor's 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 _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._ **Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal 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 \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position GE Aerospace is an Equal 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.