Advanced Programs – Hot Structures Design Manager
About The Position
The Hot Structures Design Manager will lead a small team of engineers responsible for the mechanical design and development of hot structures for a next-generation military product. The manager will also serve as the integrated product team (IPT) leader, accountable for the overall hot structures design and coordination with adjacent disciplines and modules while balancing requirements and delivering successful project outcomes. The team’s design life-cycle work includes mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing support, and testing. The role calls for an experienced engineer who enjoys developing people and solving new or complex design problems through collaboration across engineering disciplines. Effective in-person collaboration and work across geographic sites or adjacent organizations are important. The manager will provide direct reports with development opportunities and career guidance. The position is based at GE Aerospace’s Lynn facility, which designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information and successful completion of the applicable U.S. Person status verification. It also requires obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for clearance. Candidates who already hold a U.S. Government Security Clearance are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in a relevant design engineering position.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for clearance.
- Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of hot structures or related components.
- Proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles and reading drawings.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Passion for the aviation industry and advancing the state of the art.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including in-person work and collaboration across geographic sites.
- Previous people leader or team leader experience.
- Ability to influence others and lead small- to medium-size teams.
- Proven ability to develop or mentor others.
- Ability to set clear priorities and balance conflicting requirements to maximize business value.
- Proficiency with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS.
- Extensive experience with 3D modeling software, preferably Unigraphics/NX.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems as part of a larger team.
- Strong project management skills and ability to independently organize and prioritize work for self and team members.
- Experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing of high-precision or turbomachinery components.
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret level.
- Preference for candidates who currently hold a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead hot structures design, analysis, and testing using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product or program requirements.
- Ensure technical data generated for hot structures design is properly documented.
- Provide technical guidance and influence outcomes while balancing cross-functional input and design requirements.
- Assess the quality of available information and ask pertinent questions to support informed decisions.
- Apply critical thinking and engineering judgment to solve complex engineering, project management, or manufacturing problems.
- Recommend creative solutions to challenges and share specialized knowledge in hot structures or relevant mechanical design.
- Understand integration with adjacent hardware on similar applications.
- Assess internal and external business challenges associated with hot structures design and the overall program, and recommend best practices for improvement.
- Stay informed about industry trends and understand their effect on short- and long-term project goals.
- Lead daily management activities and develop action plans to address issues or problems.
- Serve as the IPT lead for hot structures.
- Prepare and present module design reviews with internal and external customers.
- Review and provide feedback on component design review presentations before reviews to support successful, on-time completion.
- Lead and develop a small team of direct reports, providing development opportunities and career navigation guidance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Health Coach access.
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
- Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off for vacation or illness.
- Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
