Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Next Generation Products

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Teams in the Next Generation Products space are energized with a passion for the aerospace industry and are devoted to supporting our military customers. We develop breakthrough technologies to create the future of military propulsion, continuing GE's long history of engineering excellence. 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. The NGP Lead Design Engineer owns the design, development, and qualification of advanced military products, specifically hot structural components. The engineer is responsible for planning/executing technical design tasks including analysis and manufacturing support of assigned hardware in addition to program management of hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables. 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. This position reports to an engineering manager in Evendale, OH with the opportunity to integrate with various internal and external engineering disciplines.

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a mechanical design or mechanical analysis engineering position
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or similar engineering from an accredited university
Possess an existing US Government Security Clearance
Highly motivated, passionate about the NGP mission, and with strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve technical challenges with sound reasoning, project planning, execution, and documentation
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
Experience with structural component design and analysis

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