Lead Engineer - Preliminary Design Maintenance Cost

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. Job Description Roles & Responsibilities: The Lead Engineer – Preliminary Design Maintenance Cost leads model development and study execution necessary to assess the impact of maintenance costs on next generation product designs and potential future customers. This role incorporates creation of technical analysis necessary to assess engine maintenance cost, developing maintenance cost models, and coordinating with associated project and systems engineering stakeholders. This will require collaboration with technologists across Engineering Sciences and the Future of Flight organizations along with members of GE Aerospace’s global engineering team. Essential Responsibilities: Conduct design studies of appropriate fidelity and project analysis with some guidance, meeting business standards and requirements. Developing in-depth technical knowledge of the maintenance cost discipline within preliminary design. Using prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute discipline strategy. Work with global engineering teams to understand advanced technologies and their maintenance costs using data from current engines to create future models. Provide technical summaries, ensuring proper documentation. Evaluate durability, weight, and cost relative to customer requirements/commitments. Develop multi-fidelity tools for exploring and optimizing design options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited University or College
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an 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

Prior experience in a cost-related position or function
Systems thinking … ability to simplify complex, uncertain problems to find solutions with positive business outcomes
Understanding of business cases including initial production and maintenance over the life of a product
Experience with maintenance cost estimation for turbine engines or similar equipment
Experience with Unigraphics NX or similar CAD program
Experience with fleet modeling software
Prior experience working with global cross-functional teams
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

Conduct design studies of appropriate fidelity and project analysis with some guidance, meeting business standards and requirements.
Developing in-depth technical knowledge of the maintenance cost discipline within preliminary design.
Using prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute discipline strategy.
Work with global engineering teams to understand advanced technologies and their maintenance costs using data from current engines to create future models.
Provide technical summaries, ensuring proper documentation.
Evaluate durability, weight, and cost relative to customer requirements/commitments.
Develop multi-fidelity tools for exploring and optimizing design options.

Benefits

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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