Advanced Programs – Hot Structures Design Manager
About The Position
The Hot Structures Design Manager will lead a small team of engineers responsible for mechanical design and development of hot structures for a next-generation military product. The position also serves as the integrated product team (IPT) leader, accountable for the overall hot structures design and coordination with adjacent disciplines and modules to deliver a successful design while balancing requirements. The role calls for sound operational judgment and an experienced engineer who enjoys developing people and solving complex design problems collaboratively. The team performs design life-cycle work spanning mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing support, and testing. The manager provides technical guidance, ensures technical data is documented, leads daily management and issue-response planning, and prepares and presents module design reviews to internal and external customers. The manager also reviews component design review presentations and supports direct reports through development opportunities and career guidance. Effective collaboration in person, across geographic sites, and with adjacent organizations is important. 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 the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for obtaining one. The position also requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, so employment depends on proving eligible U.S. Person status.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university.
- At least 7 years of engineering experience in a relevant design engineering position.
- Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for clearance.
- Must be able to prove eligible U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
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 and across geographic sites.
- Previous people-leader or team-leader experience.
- Ability to influence others and lead small to medium-sized 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.
- 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.
- Five or more years of experience in mechanical design of hot structures or related components.
- Proficiency with GD&T principles and reading drawings.
- Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level; preference is given to candidates who currently hold a U.S. Government security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead hot structures design, analysis, and testing using sound engineering principles and applicable business standards, procedures, and product or program requirements.
- Ensure technical data generated for hot structures design is properly documented.
- Provide technical guidance and influence outcomes by balancing cross-functional input with design requirements.
- Assess the quality of available information and ask pertinent questions to support informed decisions.
- Apply engineering judgment and critical thinking to complex engineering, project management, or manufacturing problems; recommend creative solutions as challenges arise.
- Share specialized knowledge in hot structures design or relevant mechanical design and understand integration with adjacent hardware on similar applications.
- Assess business challenges associated with hot structures design and the overall program, recommend best practices, and monitor relevant industry trends and their impact on project goals.
- Lead daily management activities and develop action plans to address issues and problems.
- Serve as the hot structures IPT lead and prepare and present module design reviews to internal and external customers.
- Review and provide feedback on component design review presentations before reviews to support successful, timely 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.
- Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
- 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.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
