Advanced Lead Design Engineer - IME Sourced Turbine Airfoils

GE Aerospace • West Chester, OH

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About The Position

This position is for a mechanical design engineer who will be responsible for the design, development and improvement of sourced High Pressure Turbine Airfoils across GE Aviation's commercial and aeroderivative engine lines. The role will involve solving manufacturing and technical challenges focused on producibility while driving excellence through engineering and demonstrating leadership characteristics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in design engineering).
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in design of aviation components.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.
• Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams.
• 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, while constantly learning and mentoring others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Fundamental understanding of turbomachinery system design

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects, with guidance from senior engineering resources, using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Hardware ownership and projects available on turbine airfoils
• Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing & quality, and regularly exposed to commodity and industry experts all while promoting open and honest dialogue.
• At least twice a year, with opportunities for more frequent, travel to manufacturing sites to gain practical knowledge of manufacturing.
• Execute the engineering analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles to improve manufacturability and technical robustness of assigned components.
• Use engineering judgement and experience to challenge entrenched processes and methodology to recommend improvements.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of engineering & manufacturing, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute on technically complex projects to meet technical requirements and business goals under mentorship of senior engineers.
• Lead technical projects with moderate complexity through collaboration with field and industry experts.
• Provide support to repair development, producibility improvements, hardware delivery and vendor qualifications.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor").
• Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
• No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees