Project Engineer

GE Aerospace•Norwich, CT

4d•$72,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, provides engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions for Aerospace, Defense & Space customers, including original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers. Based in Norwich, New York, the Project Engineer leads a New Product Development (NPD) project through engineering design milestones and processes, building practical knowledge of product design and development. The role leads an Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT), gains hands-on experience building and testing development hardware, presents project status to senior leadership and design review boards, and may interact with customers. The position may require travel up to 20%. It requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, so employment is contingent on proving U.S. Person status as specified in the posting. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Project Engineering.
Ability to influence and work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including upper management.
Ability to organize and structure development team meetings and deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Ability to prove U.S. Person status as specified in the posting, because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electromagnetic systems.

Responsibilities

Own and be accountable for assigned NPD projects from launch through production release.
Meet project deliverables and schedule deadlines, including hardware, testing, analysis, and documentation.
Prepare design and analysis reports and lead design reviews for assigned projects.
Serve as the primary technical customer point of contact for assigned projects.
Review drawings and maintain a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Review design results for completeness and accuracy.
Develop and implement standard design practices based on lessons learned.
Interpret and clarify customer technical expectations.
Work with the Development Team to meet internal unit cost and develop cost targets.
Define and maintain technical compliance with customer requirements.
Write technical proposals and present technical information to customers.
Lead R&D efforts and support Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) maturation of power products.
Lead cost-reduction efforts and track progress.
Resolve field issues and provide factory support.
Lead an Integrated Product Development Team and present project status to senior leadership and design review boards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission according to the plan.
Relocation assistance.