GE9X HPT Senior Airfoils Design Engineer

GE Aerospace•West Chester, PA

20h

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! The GE9X Design Engineering team is looking for an experienced mechanical design engineer ready to work on the largest and most powerful commercial aircraft engine in the world – the GE9X – as we progress toward entry into service on Boeing’s 777X aircraft. Within GE9X Design Engineering, the Senior HPT Airfoils Design Engineer will support efforts focused on product durability, validation, and entry into service preparations. At this key pre-EIS phase of the GE9X program, it is critical that the team is prepared to identify and execute solutions to improve durability within the high pressure turbine (HPT), including tasks related to the technical improvement of existing components, rig design, supporting TOPS8Ds and leading redesigns of hardware. This role requires cross functional collaboration including systems engineering, the product line team, and across Technology & Operations. It is through your efforts that the GE9X program will be well positioned for a successful entry into service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering.
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

Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in turbomachinery or rotating parts design experience.
Strong HPT/HPC rotor design experience.
MRB certification experience.
Experience using structured problem-solving techniques, such as TOPS8DS.
Ability to leverage FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary LEAN operating model.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

Conceptual or theoretical activities related to the principles of engineering, physics, and materials science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Includes the analysis of static (structural) and dynamic (rotordynamics, vibrations) behaviour of mechanical systems
Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline.
Serves as best practice/quality resource.
Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.