Advanced Lead Design Engineer - Hardware Owner

GE Aerospace

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Advanced Lead Design Engineer - Hardware Owner is a mid-career engineering role within GE Aerospace's Production Technologies team. This position focuses on owning all engineering functions related to the production of Commercial and Aero-derivative High Pressure Turbine Airfoils. The role emphasizes improving the producibility of turbine airfoils, enhancing the Engineering-Supply chain relationship, and utilizing SQDC to improve supply chain health and product quality to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects, with guidance from senior engineering resources.
• Own hardware and projects related to HPT turbine airfoils.
• Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing & quality, and industry experts.
• Travel to manufacturing sites at least twice a year to gain practical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Execute engineering analysis and evaluation to improve manufacturability and technical robustness of components.
• Challenge entrenched processes and methodologies to recommend improvements.
• Utilize engineering and manufacturing knowledge to execute technically complex projects under mentorship.
• Lead technical projects with low to moderate complexity through collaboration with experts.
• Support repair development, producibility improvements, hardware delivery, and vendor qualifications.
• Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering role.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in design of aviation components.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.
• Flexible and friendly approach to teamwork.
• Experience with Ansys and Unigraphics.
• Certification in ASME Y14 or practical experience with GD&T.
• Interest in being a self-starter with a passion for problem solving and driving solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Benefits

• Great work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Challenging careers
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance