Support Equipment Program Manager

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Support Equipment (SE) Program Manager will support GE Aerospace's Edison Works next-generation military programs. In this role, you will support propulsion system support equipment engineering and specialized tooling projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage schedules and contract deliverables, while coordinating with Edison Works Integrated Product Support Team and our aircraft integrators. This is a critical role responsible for the successful development, fielding and long-term sustainment of future propulsion systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university ( or a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years experience with aircraft turbine engine maintenance ) + minimum of 3 years of specific experience with aircraft turbine engine maintenance
Familiarity with turbine engine systems
Experience performing project or program management functions
Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Ability to work full time on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are limited work from home or remote opportunities
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
Experience performing maintenance on propulsion systems such as F110, F118, F414, F100, F119, F135 etc.
Knowledge of Integrated Product Support processes for military engine systems
Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician, with a focus on tactical aircraft maintenance and aerospace propulsion highly desired
Knowledge and/or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Responsibilities

Coordinates with Support Equipment (SE) engineers on the requirements definition, design and engineering of SE and specialized tooling
Tracks, manages and coordinates SE to support development engine assembly and production activities
Lead SE try-out activities with the development assembly engineers to verify form, fit and function
Interprets customer requirements and leads the qualification and delivery of SE and specialized tooling
Analyzes existing Common Support Equipment (CSE) to determine if it can be re-used for propulsion systems sustainment, and identifies when new Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) is required
Supports the authoring of technical documents such as SE Program Plans and SE requirements documents
Supports the development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets that align to DoD Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements
Supports monthly program status report development to summarize work scope accomplished, financial expenditures and schedule critical paths
Manages contractual deliverables including tracking, reviewing, preparing and reporting status to internal and external stakeholders
Supports internal reoccurring meetings, which provide management and leadership updates on SE status
Identifies recommendations, risks and provides status to the Edison Works Maintenance Support Manager on related scope and deliverables
Collaborates cross functionally within Edison Works and Defense and Systems engineering disciplines such as maintainability, reliability, supportability, safety engineering and Technical Publications