Advanced Lead Engineer - Preliminary Design Externals Architecture

Job Description:

The Advanced Lead Engineer – Preliminary Design Externals Architecture supports externals architecture development for early engine designs within the Preliminary Design organization. This role incorporates creation of technical analysis necessary to build preliminary packaging feasibility, weight estimates, and engine trade studies. The Advanced Lead Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives to develop innovative preliminary design concepts, while simultaneously meeting aggressive cost, weight, and performance targets for key next generation engine applications from TG0 to TG3. This role requires collaboration with systems engineering and technologists across the Future of Flight organization along with members of GE Aerospace’s global engineering team.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Work with global engineering teams to understand advanced technologies and their implications on next generation products.

Conduct design studies of appropriate fidelity and project analysis with minimal guidance, meeting business standards and requirements.

Lead cross-functional teams to balance financial and engineering goals, including designers, engineers, and analysts. Create plans to meet technical needs, solve problems, and report status to leadership.

Utilize business and organization best practices and design practices. Ensure study outcomes are properly documented.

Own the externals configuration for preliminary design architecture studies, including weight roll-ups and component sizing/locations, to support successful execution of program deliverables

Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments

Support externals architecture/configurations reviews and audits as required for customer commitments and design space studies

Support the development and integration of design tools to advance state of the art of the discipline and enables design space exploration and study optimization

Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company

Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited University or College

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing position

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

Minimum of 8 years experience in a mechanical engineering position

Systems thinking … ability the simplify complex, uncertain problems to find solutions with positive business outcomes

Creative thinker. Willing to challenge the status quo and find outside of the box solutions utilizing sound engineering skills.

Prior experience in product configuration within aerospace or related industries

Prior experience with aircraft engine external system design including fuel, air, oil, and electrical systems

Experience estimating weight, cost, and design parameters early in engine development programs

Experience with Unigraphics NX or similar CAD program

Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business

Prior experience leading global cross-functional teams

Problem analysis and resolution skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership 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)).

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

Job Ident #: R5026056

Company Details

GE Aerospace

18000 Phantom W
Victorville, California 92394 USA
www.geaerospace.com/

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies.

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Job Info

Location

Evendale, Ohio, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GE Aerospace

18000 Phantom W
Victorville, California 92394 USA
www.geaerospace.com/