GE9X HPT Airfoils Team Leader - Staff Engineer

GE Aerospace • West Chester Township, OH

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight! Lead the design and delivery of the GE9X high pressure turbine (HPT) airfoils, such as blades ,shrouds and hangers, for the world’s most powerful commercial jet engine. You’ll own end-to-end outcomes across design, analysis, hardware, manufacturing, field support, and test, guiding a high-performing team to deliver safety, quality, and reliability at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a design engineering position
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of experience in a design engineering position
• Deep experience designing, testing, and certifying turbine blades or hot-section hardware
• Proficiency in lifing, heat transfer, structural analysis, and aero-mechanical behavior of HPT components
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem solving to identify and implement improved standard work and processes.
• Clear, confident communicator who can influence at all levels, including customers
• Proven mentoring and team leadership; passion for developing talent
• Experience with manufacturing methods for hot-section components (e.g., forging/casting, coatings, cooling features)
• Proven track record of collaboration and driving measurable team outcomes (e.g., improved delivery, quality, and cycle time) through clear communication, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and execution
• Own the design, analysis, and evaluation of HPT blades, shrouds, and hangers using disciplined engineering methods and standards
• Integrate work across design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and field to meet program requirements on schedule and budget
• Deliver product excellence
• Resolve complex technical issues; drive design maturation, risk burn-down, and configuration control
• Provide manufacturing and field support; close the loop with data from test and service to improve durability and performance
• Prepare and present technical content to internal/external stakeholders and customers
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, program reviews, and cross-functional initiatives
• Mentor and develop engineers; foster high standards for safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Author technical documentation and invention disclosures that protect competitive advantage
• Advance GE9X fleet readiness and reliability
• Improve manufacturability and yield with production partners
• Reduce cost and cycle time through robust design and issue prevention
• Strengthen the technical bench through coaching and standard work

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level