D&S Support Equipment Module Leader

GE Aerospace•Lynn, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Support Equipment Module Leader is a technical project manager responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and support of all assembly, disassembly, and transportation equipment for an assigned engine module. This role drives both new tool design and continuous improvement of existing equipment and components. The position has a significant impact on departmental operations and is accountable for planning and executing work on time, with quality, and within budget. The role operates with some autonomy, applying standard processes and practices, and uses judgment to solve problems, typically with guidance on more complex issues. This role is based in Evendale, OH with additional opportunities to support work in Lynn, MA, within the Design Engineering (Mechanical Components) organization. The Support Equipment team is responsible for the design and sustainment of tooling and equipment that enable safe, efficient assembly, disassembly, and transportation of engine modules. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing, design engineering, and other partner teams to ensure our tooling and support equipment meet program, customer, and shop floor needs. The D&S Support Equipment Module Leader is a technical project manager and engineering lead responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and support of all assembly, disassembly, and transportation equipment for an assigned engine module. In this role, you will drive both new tool design and continuous improvement of existing equipment and components, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, and cost-effective. You will plan and execute work to deliver on-time, with quality, and within budget, operating with a moderate level of autonomy while applying standard processes and sound engineering judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance
Humble (respectful, receptive, eager to learn); transparent (shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively); focused (quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed).
Strong communicator and decision-maker who collaborates effectively and can lead cross-functional teams.
Analytical and critical thinker who challenges existing processes and uses a data-driven approach to develop solutions.
Experience in tool design; familiarity with design, test, and analysis tools and systems; strong PC proficiency.
Experience with stress analysis and tolerance stack-up, with a solid understanding of mechanical systems.
Ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

Preferred background in engine assembly and/or assembly tooling and equipment design or engineering
Military experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional design team to plan and execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of engine module assembly, disassembly, and transportation equipment.
Apply sound engineering principles and adhere to business standards, procedures, and product/program requirements.
Own mechanical and/or electrical aspects of support equipment as needed for assigned tooling solutions.
Develop deep technical knowledge of the assigned engine module assembly processes, sequences, and interfaces.
Translate module and manufacturing needs into tooling concepts and solutions using prior experience and growing expertise.
Understand key business drivers and priorities, including safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and use this understanding to shape tooling and equipment solutions.
Ensure support equipment work integrates effectively with manufacturing, design engineering, suppliers, and other partner teams.
Use engineering judgment to propose and compare alternative concepts, including options outside standard parameters, with appropriate guidance and review.
Leverage internal experts, best practices, and available data to troubleshoot, root-cause, and resolve technical issues.
Know and follow all Support Equipment design processes, standards, and requirements, and ensure the team does the same.
Ensure tooling designs comply with customer requirements and CTQs (Critical to Quality characteristics).
Plan and monitor schedule, cost, and quality for design deliverables across assigned projects.
Drive closure of actions, risk mitigation, and design changes to meet program milestones and commitments.
Support prototype builds and early hardware introduction with manufacturing and suppliers.
Lead or support validation and troubleshooting of equipment on the shop floor to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
Lead or participate in special projects to improve tooling design processes, standard work, documentation, and quality.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve support equipment solutions across modules and programs.
Provide occasional on-site support at manufacturing or partner locations for equipment validations, issue resolution, or implementation of improvements (occasional travel required).

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability insurance
life insurance
paid time-off for vacation or illness
Relocation Assistance Provided