GE Aerospace US Manufacturing Engineering Development Program (MEDP) - 2025 Start

Job Description Summary

Manufacturing technology is at the core of GE Aerospace’s competitive advantage. The Manufacturing Engineering Development Program (MEDP) is a 2-year program that provides you with a structure to build technical depth in those technologies through extensive hands-on experience, targeted training, leadership development, and mentorship.

Engineers in the MEDP will work manufacturing engineering assignments focused on technologies including Additive Manufacturing, Assembly & Test, Composites Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics, Machining and more. You’ll complete two 12-month rotations to build your expertise with the opportunity to rotate within sites supporting your technical focus or build depth at a single location. Learn more at

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Provide daily hands-on support to shop floor personnel to help facilitate problem-solving and process improvements related to production or development labs.

Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing skills and interpret blueprints to facilitate component manufacturing processes.

Utilize various design and analytical software to support and improve manufacturing processes.

Advance and develop manufacturing planning, processes and work instructions.

Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to improve product quality, increase throughput, and reduce manufacturing costs.

Collect and analyze data from manufacturing processes to drive short- and long-term actions that support production.

Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to identify waste and support decision-making processes.

Manage project plans related to manufacturing changes and collaborate with various functions to drive action and project closure.

Qualifications / Requirements :

Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college (or an associate degree in Engineering or a Technology discipline with at least 3 years of manufacturing experience)

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing-related role)

Eligibility Requirements :

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Desired Characteristics :

Desire to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment

Humble : respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

Transparent : shares critical information, speaks with honesty, contributes constructively

Focused : quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, and takes initiative

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

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

Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop floor environment around various machine tools and equipment

Preference will be given to those with prior internship or co-op experience

Demonstrated commitment to community and / or university involvement

Knowledge of manufacturing technologies

Benefits :

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Contribution Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, permissive paid time-off, paid parental benefits, tuition reimbursement programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

The base salary for this position is set at $77,000 and this position is eligible for a target bonus of 5% of base salary. Relocation support is available for qualified moves to a new city. Performance-based salary increases are reviewed after each completed rotation.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.

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 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

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.

Salary : $77,000