Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Next Generation Products

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a premier NPI, NGP1 is fast paced and setting new standards for Edison Works. The Program Mechanical Design team is a large organization with multiple sub-teams. This role is aligned to a sub-team spanning multiple commodities and design phases, including cost-out design, hardware delivery, test, certification/qualification, and technical publications. This role operates in a highly cross-functional environment, enabling rapid learning and product maturation, and will help lead the charge on FLIGHT DECK adoption within Edison Works, applying lean principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the NPI lifecycle. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a mechanical design or mechanical analysis engineering position
The successful candidate must maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university
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.
Team-oriented, growth-driven, and people-savvy: Demonstrates humility and a team-first mindset, shows strong drive and ownership to continuously improve outcomes, and brings high interpersonal awareness to communicate effectively, build trust, and collaborate across diverse stakeholders.
Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS and 3D modelling software such as NX Unigraphics
Holding an existing US Government Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned components for advanced military products
Adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements
Leverage prior mechanical design experience and broaden knowledge of one's own technical discipline to meet product deliverables within schedule and budget constraints
Demonstrate systems-thinking mentality to understand how work of one's team integrates with others to achieve product requirements
Exhibit autonomy to make decisions within a defined requirements framework while resolving design challenges in situations which require technical knowledge and judgment
Review designs and consult with senior technical leaders for evaluation of work
This role requires sound interpersonal skills to develop strong internal and external customer relationships by serving as an interface point within GE