Value Engineering Manager

GE Aerospace

. Lead and/or coach high-energy VE events from end to end: facilitate the full 8-phase VE methodology including the job plan - function analysis and FAST diagrams through to detailed Value Improvement Proposals (VIPs) and implementation.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeEvendale • Massachusetts, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $167,000 - $222,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and/or coach high-energy VE events from end to end: facilitate the full 8-phase VE methodology including the job plan - function analysis and FAST diagrams through to detailed Value Improvement Proposals (VIPs) and implementation.
Build and scale the VE system: create, standardize, and deploy tools, methods, and playbooks in partnership with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Product Operations.
Tie VE directly to launch success: connect high-value concepts to APQP execution.
Develop trusted relationships with Product Engineering, Product Leadership, Sales, and Supply Chain.
Mentor teams in functional thinking, VE methods, and lean fundamentals.
Drive projects leveraging FLIGHT DECK (lean) fundamentals, streamlining flow and eliminating waste to accelerate value realization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5 years of design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing experience.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
10+ years in design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing (preferred).
Certified Value Specialist (CVS) => highly desired.
Aerospace experience.
Familiarity with lean operating systems and experience driving results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Experience in engineering-driven, long-cycle development and manufacturing environments.
Proven influencer and team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving in fast-paced settings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace;
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,
access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
tuition assistance;
adoption assistance;
paid parental leave;
disability insurance;
life insurance;
paid time-off for vacation or illness.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Value Engineering (VE)function analysisFAST diagramsValue Improvement Proposals (VIPs)APQP executionlean fundamentalsFLIGHT DECKdesign engineeringproduct planningmanufacturing

Soft Skills

mentoringrelationship buildingcommunicationstakeholder managementdecision-makingproblem-solvinginfluencingteam collaboration

Certifications

Certified Value Specialist (CVS)