Lead Engineer - GE9X HPC Rotor & Thermal Survey Design Engineer

GE Aerospace • West Chester, PA

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About The Position

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. The GE9X Design Engineering team is looking for experienced mechanical design engineers 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 Lead HPC Rotor 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 compressor (HPC). In this role, you will take charge recognizing and completing validation activities, owning repair substantiation efforts, supporting leading indicator programs and partnering with product support engineering for implementation. It is through your efforts that the GE9X program will be well positioned for a successful entry into service. Further, GE9X is progressing toward a crucial thermal survey test necessitating unique component design activities supporting instrumentation application strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in design engineering role.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 5+ years experience in hardware/rotating parts design engineering role including some exposure to fielded product support.
• Demonstrated expertise in design and analysis tools, such as Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS classic.
• Experience and familiarity with GD&T principles and reading drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing high-precision, turbomachinery components.
• Familiarity with and ability to leverage FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary LEAN operating model.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts around product durability and validation.
• Recognize and complete validation activities.
• Own repair substantiation efforts.
• Support the leading indicator program and partner with PSE for implementation.
• Lead the design of HPC rotating parts unique to thermal survey instrumentation application and routing.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Convey performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Benefits

• Great work environment.
• Professional development.
• Challenging careers.
• Competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree