Commercial CMC Nozzle Design Sub-Section Manager

GE Aerospace•Lockland, OH

About The Position

The Sub-Section Manager for Commercial CMC Nozzle Design leads a high-performing team of design engineers responsible for the GE9X Stage 1 and Stage 2 nozzles. This role is pivotal to the GE9X program’s Entry Into Service (EIS) success and long-term fleet durability, directly supporting program ramp, cost-out, producibility, and field reliability objectives. You’ll drive execution across NPI, maturation, and fleet support, partnering closely with Composites IPT leadership, HPT module leaders, GE9X Systems Engineering, the EIS design team, manufacturing, and supplier quality. Success requires a blend of technical depth in hot-section/CMC design, team leadership, and disciplined program execution aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). What You’ll Do: Team leadership and execution Lead and develop a team of CMC nozzle design engineers; set clear objectives, remove roadblocks, and ensure on-time delivery to program milestones. Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, technical rigor, and continuous improvement; coach team members on design excellence, problem-solving, and lean behaviors. Define and maintain standard work for design activities, change control, and risk management to ensure predictable delivery and high first-pass yield. Program and technical ownership Own technical baselines for GE9X Stage 1 and Stage 2 CMC nozzles, including requirements flowdown, stack-up, and design validation. Drive durability maturation and producibility improvements; lead design changes through gated reviews and certification/qualification where applicable. Ensure robust configuration management, non-conformance resolution, and clear dispositions in partnership with Materials, Stress, Manufacturing, and Quality. Champion cost-out and design-for-manufacture/assembly (DFMEA and PFMEA) initiatives to support production ramp and fleet sustainment. Cross-functional collaboration Integrate with HPT module leadership, GE9X Systems Engineering, the EIS design team, manufacturing engineering, sourcing/suppliers, and field support to align priorities and resolve issues rapidly. Partner with supplier quality and manufacturing sites to address yield, cycle time, and scrap drivers; translate shop and supplier feedback into design updates and standard work improvements. Interface with customer and airframer requirements through Systems Engineering to ensure compliance and verification/validation traceability. Operational excellence Apply lean principles to reduce engineering waste, improve responsiveness, and strengthen handoffs (requirements, models, drawings, analyses). Establish, track, and communicate team KPIs tied to SQDC, including design release predictability, first-pass drawing quality, change cycle time, nonconformance closure time, cost-out impact, and fleet issue response time. Proactively identify technical and execution risks; implement mitigation plans and escalate crisply with data. People and talent development Build team capability through targeted coaching in CMC design fundamentals, drawing/modeling standards, GD&T, thermal/structural analysis, materials behavior, and producibility. Develop a sustainable talent pipeline, succession plans, and stretch opportunities that grow future leaders and deepen domain expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
At least 6 years of engineering experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or related field
At least 3 years in hot-section and/or CMC design or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams (people leadership or strong technical leadership with indirect reports)
Proven integration with manufacturing operations and suppliers; experience resolving yield/scrap issues and implementing DFMEA and PFMEA
Strong oral and written communication skills; able to convey technical content clearly to diverse stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, balance trade-offs, and drive timely decisions
Experience with design release processes, change control, and configuration management in a regulated environment
Familiarity with CMC materials behavior (thermal/oxidation/erosion), cooling strategies, coatings, and joining methods
Proficiency with CAD/PLM (e.g., NX/Teamcenter), GD&T, and relevant analysis workflows; ability to review and challenge analysis outcomes
Program management discipline: ability to document, plan, and execute programs; set priorities; manage dependencies; and report status crisply
Strong business acumen and customer mindset; able to connect engineering decisions to SQDC outcomes and fleet reliability

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of CMC nozzle design engineers; set clear objectives, remove roadblocks, and ensure on-time delivery to program milestones.
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, technical rigor, and continuous improvement; coach team members on design excellence, problem-solving, and lean behaviors.
Define and maintain standard work for design activities, change control, and risk management to ensure predictable delivery and high first-pass yield.
Own technical baselines for GE9X Stage 1 and Stage 2 CMC nozzles, including requirements flowdown, stack-up, and design validation.
Drive durability maturation and producibility improvements; lead design changes through gated reviews and certification/qualification where applicable.
Ensure robust configuration management, non-conformance resolution, and clear dispositions in partnership with Materials, Stress, Manufacturing, and Quality.
Champion cost-out and design-for-manufacture/assembly (DFMEA and PFMEA) initiatives to support production ramp and fleet sustainment.
Integrate with HPT module leadership, GE9X Systems Engineering, the EIS design team, manufacturing engineering, sourcing/suppliers, and field support to align priorities and resolve issues rapidly.
Partner with supplier quality and manufacturing sites to address yield, cycle time, and scrap drivers; translate shop and supplier feedback into design updates and standard work improvements.
Interface with customer and airframer requirements through Systems Engineering to ensure compliance and verification/validation traceability.
Apply lean principles to reduce engineering waste, improve responsiveness, and strengthen handoffs (requirements, models, drawings, analyses).
Establish, track, and communicate team KPIs tied to SQDC, including design release predictability, first-pass drawing quality, change cycle time, nonconformance closure time, cost-out impact, and fleet issue response time.
Proactively identify technical and execution risks; implement mitigation plans and escalate crisply with data.
Build team capability through targeted coaching in CMC design fundamentals, drawing/modeling standards, GD&T, thermal/structural analysis, materials behavior, and producibility.
Develop a sustainable talent pipeline, succession plans, and stretch opportunities that grow future leaders and deepen domain expertise.

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.

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