Lead Mechanical Component Design Engineer

GE Aerospace • Vandalia, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Mechanical Component Design Engineer role within the Sustaining Engineering team will work on Power generation products for both the Military and Commercial programs. You will work closely with Design, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, and Supplier Quality engineers to ensure the production and delivery of high-quality power generation products to our aviation customers, consistently. This position will work closely with the above-mentioned functions. Onsite work is required daily at the Vandalia, OH facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 5 years of experience of direct mechanical engineering design
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.
• GE will require proof of status.
• Onsite work is required Monday-Friday at the Vandalia, OH facility.
• Must be a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working within Aerospace/Aviation industry
• Substantial experience with driving design changes based on production findings
• Experience with drawing updates
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing or production support environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Provide engineering / technical support in a production environment
• Engineering Change (EC), Root Cause Corrective Analysis (RCCA), Cost Analysis, etc.
• Identify continue improvement opportunities in terms of product design, testing, and cost.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior