**Job Description Summary** The Shop Cost Leader role will be responsible for monitoring, communicating, and improving overall cost position for RPCA hardware. In this role, you will work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, Product Lines, FLIGHT DECK leaders, and Sourcing teams to identify & execute projects related to cost reduction activities. You will be responsible for improving Net Input Productivity & product AUC for RPCA hardware. The preferred location for this role is Asheville, NC but other RPCA locations will be considered. **Job Description** **Key responsibilities:** + Manage Tools and Supplies Expense as needed + DLB operationalizing and analytics + Cost funnel management and building + Ideate, Educate, and Translate cost metric drivers + Develop innovation, processes, and tools to maintain and improve cost performance at the manufacturing level + Be the KPI owner for Site Cost Productivity + Partner with site finance, manufacturing engineers, and business leaders to identify & successfully implement cost productivity projects across shop(s) supported + Define and implement standard work, operating rhythms, and escalation methods necessary to support the execution of cost productivity projects at the site level and at the product line AUC level + Lead efforts to establish & proactively resource and fund a multi-year project pipeline + Engage & secure support from resources external to shop (i.e Design, Sourcing, Engine Programs, etc.) to accelerate cost productivity projects to drive AUC improvements + Teach and mentor productivity principles to manufacturing engineers, product owners, and production teams across shop(s) supported + 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 focal (CEO, MSO, AEO, spares, etc.) teams to communicate drivers, opportunities, statuses, and forecasts + Understand internal and external process challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stay informed of industry trends that may impact cost forecasts. + Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity to problem solve **Desired Experience:** + Basic understanding of GE Cost Management System, cost elements & calculations, RPCA manufacturing processes, and IT systems + Prior Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Engineering roles relevant to rotating 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 RPCA value stream (e.g., turning, milling, grinding, broaching, CMM, etc.) + 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 **Qualifications/Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 3 years Manufacturing experience) + Capability/ability to travel up to 25% **Desired Characteristics:** + Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn. Strong interpersonal skills. + Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively + Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed + Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative influencer + Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker + Strategic: Systems thinking approach, sees the larger picture across smaller parts + Project management: Able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously + Strong oral and written communication skills 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. 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