GE Aerospace - Evendale, OH
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Advanced Lead Engineer - PD Mechanical Design at GE Aviation plays a pivotal role in the preliminary design of advanced engine systems. This position encompasses various aspects of engine design, including turbomachinery layout, weight and cost estimation, and trade studies. The engineer will take ownership of the design of modules and systems, contributing to the development of the preliminary design cross-section. The role requires collaboration with a design team to create innovative design concepts that meet stringent cost and performance targets for next-generation engine applications. Additionally, the Advanced Lead Engineer will lead multi-functional and global teams to devise optimal systems-level solutions to emerging challenges in advanced commercial programs, influencing technology choices for future engines. In this capacity, the Advanced Lead Engineer will integrate and develop processes that align with business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within their area of expertise, and contribute to long-term planning and overall business strategy. Responsibilities include working with focal points across Aerospace to shape cross-section, weight, cost, and maintenance strategies, coordinating with global teams and business partners to deliver technical solutions, and supporting cross-section development for preliminary design architecture studies. The engineer will also lead the preliminary design of modules and systems, conduct durability, weight, or cost reviews, and develop parametric tools for design space exploration and optimization studies. Establishing new processes and standard work to ensure efficient deliverables, identifying new inventions, and preparing disclosures to protect competitive advantages are also key aspects of this role. The Advanced Lead Engineer will guide early career engineers, recommend technical approaches, and ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects, while monitoring project status and participating in technical and program reviews.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization.
- Manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise.
- Contribute to long-term planning and overall business strategy.
- Work with focal points across Aerospace to shape cross-section, weight, cost, and maintenance strategies.
- Coordinate with global teams and business partners to deliver technical solutions.
- Support cross-section development for preliminary design architecture studies, including weight and product cost assessments.
- Lead preliminary design of modules and systems to find optimal solutions at the engine level.
- Conduct durability, weight, or cost reviews/audits as required for customer commitments.
- Lead the development and integration of parametric tools for design space exploration and optimization studies.
- Establish new PD processes and standard work for efficient deliverables.
- Identify new inventions and prepare disclosures to protect technology and intellectual property rights.
- Execute analysis/evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards and product requirements.
- Guide early career engineers in the PD mech global team.
- Recommend approaches to meet technical and program requirements.
- Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements and schedules.
- Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems.
- Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects.
- Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
- Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects.
- Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering position.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, supply chain, sourcing, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience estimating weight, product cost, maintenance cost, and design parameters early in engine development programs.
- Experience with Unigraphics NX.
- Exposure to compressor or turbine aerodynamics.
- Exposure to engine cycle & performance.
- Prior experience leading global cross-functional teams.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to guide and influence others.
- Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work.
- Exposure to both military and commercial engine design requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market, and manage programs.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided
- Professional development opportunities
- Challenging career paths
- Competitive compensation packages
