Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

The NPI Materials Specialist will coordinate and expedite the flow of information and material through all Materials functions supporting development test vehicles. Manage the configuration of development bill of material (BOM), establish demand and supply requirements according to engineering test plans, and fulfill material into applicable development stores warehouse. Partner with development stores team to manage the flow of material between stores and the assembly floor.

You will be responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

*Note: This role is open to hybrid/remote with 25% travel to Boston, MA

Military logistics/supply NCOs and officers, maintenance production controllers/planners, test/development logistics coordinators, warehouse/supply operations leaders, and program/operations leaders with strong material flow and coordination responsibilities could be a strong fit for this role.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage supply chain configuration management as well as master planning, material processes and systems.  Ensure operational alignment with test plan and KPIs.  Optimize inventory and process improvements.
• Manage material processes and systems to provide accurate signals and maintain data cleanliness requirements (removal of defects/inaccuracies). Understanding inventory transactions and their impact on the MRD signal to optimize inventory and process improvements.
• Engage with Integrated Manufacturing and Product Operations to compliantly drive critical part delivery and allocation calls. Communicates program needs clearly and concisely to drive results at internal and external source locations.

• Working with parts pool (development warehouse) for incoming hardware to ensure that part tracking and allocation is accurate in systems as well as ensure material flow and pick/issue transactions align to build plan.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days before separating from Military Service
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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