Technical Manager - Stores Management Systems

GE Aerospace • Kentwood, MI

112d • $121,500 - $162,100

About The Position

Drives initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiative coordination. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Aviation, or Aerospace from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 8 years of technical and/or project leadership experience in avionics systems and related product design and development.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively guide and lead technical teams.
• Strong avionics technical and project leadership experience.
• Avionics systems, hardware or software development experience as part of product design.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in a relevant avionics area (systems, hardware or software). Knowledge of Stores Management Systems strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated capability of implementing FLIGHT DECK or Lean initiatives in an engineering environment.
• Experience with and knowledge of industry development standards and processes.
• Familiarity with engineering processes including systems engineering, hardware, and software development.
• Proficient in identifying customer needs and collaborating with the engineering team to define solutions to meet those needs.
• Proven ability to define product solutions which meet customer needs and provide a strong user experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leader for the Stores Management product portfolio including managing engineers, program execution and new business pursuits.
• Forecast engineering demand and working with the broader engineering organization to staff programs.
• Recruit and hire new staff as required.
• Define short term and long-term capability needs and develop staff.
• Conduct reviews of engineering programs and assist the engineering teams in solving technical and organizational issues.
• Leverage FLIGHT DECK to drive improvements in efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support the business team in planning and executing capital and R&D expenditures.
• Support the business/contract management team in developing new business and generating winning proposals while meeting company business objectives and protecting company interests.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree