Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer owns the design and development of advanced military engine airfoil components within GE Aerospace’s Cold Section Design organization in Evendale, Ohio. The role executes technical design work spanning analysis, manufacturing support, and testing of assigned hardware, and manages hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables. Success requires strong mechanical design fundamentals, an understanding of structural and dynamic analysis, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in support of program goals. The position is 100% on-site/in-person and reports to an engineering manager. The engineer works with internal and external engineering disciplines and supports military customers by developing technologies for future military propulsion products. The role may be performed as a strong individual contributor or as an early people leader supporting talent development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering position.
Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret level.
Must meet the stated U.S. Person status requirement for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Highly motivated, with strong communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve technical design challenges, with disciplined documentation, planning, and program management skills.
Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS.
Experience with 3D modeling software such as NX/Unigraphics.
Experience with manufacturing aerospace components.
Experience with aerospace propulsion system testing.
Existing U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Own the design and development of assigned airfoil components for advanced military engine products, delivering solutions that meet program requirements.
Execute conceptual and detailed engineering activities using engineering, physics, and materials science principles for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Perform or coordinate analysis of static structural and dynamic behavior, including vibration and rotordynamics, to support airfoil and module performance.
Partner with manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders to resolve producibility issues and support hardware build execution.
Support test planning and execution for assigned hardware, interpret results, and pursue follow-up actions as required.
Manage hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables; communicate risks, status, and recovery actions to stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal and external engineering disciplines to integrate requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive execution toward program goals.
Provide informal guidance to new team members and support talent development when acting as an early people leader.