Job Description Summary

The Cost Leader - Tubes & Ducts will be responsible for monitoring overall cost for Tubes & Ducts Part Family (TDPF) and its shops. Will work closely with site cost focals, Manufacturing Engineers, Design, and Engine Program cost focals to identify projects related to cost reduction. Will also be responsible for compiling and presenting cost commitments for NPI tollgate cost audits, redesign estimates, as well as defining the commodity should cost methodology for make sites. This role will interact closely with Sourcing and Engine Program personnel to monitor/report supplier cost and material impacts for all TDPF & Unison Industries owned hardware. This role is preferred to be located at Evendale location, with opportunity for hybrid work.

• KPI owner for Cost Productivity partnering with site finance and cost focals to identify and close cost reduction projects in Prodigy.
• Management of NIP metric and activities to ensure adherence to NIP targets
• Participation in operating cadences & reviews to present Cost Control status and Action Plans
• Define & monitor standard work for cost-management at Part Family & site levels
• Define methodology and tool development strategy for aPriori (PCS) and similar should-cost tools for TDPF hardware, including interface with DB44 and VCP teams.
• Partner with Engine Program cost focals (CEO, MSO, AEO, spares, etc.) teams to identify cost drivers and opportunities.
• 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.
• Mentorship and knowledge transfer of cost rollup principles to manufacturing engineers and product owners across all TDPF sites.
• Utilize lean principles and participate in action workouts to improve product cost, throughput, and quality.
• Interprets simple internal and external process challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
• Minimum Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 5 years Manufacturing experience.
• Capability & ability to travel up to 25%.
• 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, TDPF manufacturing processes and IT systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects and be able to work both independently and as a leading productive member of a cross-functional team. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, automation, and integration.