GE Aerospace
Advanced Lead Engineer - Preliminary Design Externals Architecture
GE Aerospace, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Job Description Summary
The Advanced Lead Engineer - Preliminary Design Externals Architecture supports externals architecture development for early engine designs within the Preliminary Design organization. This role incorporates creation of technical analysis necessary to build preliminary packaging feasibility, weight estimates, and engine trade studies. The Advanced Lead Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives to develop innovative preliminary design concepts, while simultaneously meeting aggressive cost, weight, and performance targets for key next generation engine applications from TG0 to TG3. This role requires collaboration with systems engineering and technologists across the Future of Flight organization along with members of GE Aerospace's global engineering team.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Work with global engineering teams to understand advanced technologies and their implications on next generation products.
Conduct design studies of appropriate fidelity and project analysis with minimal guidance, meeting business standards and requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams to balance financial and engineering goals, including designers, engineers, and analysts. Create plans to meet technical needs, solve problems, and report status to leadership.
Utilize business and organization best practices and design practices. Ensure study outcomes are properly documented.
Own the externals configuration for preliminary design architecture studies, including weight roll-ups and component sizing/locations, to support successful execution of program deliverables
Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments
Support externals architecture/configurations reviews and audits as required for customer commitments and design space studies
Support the development and integration of design tools to advance state of the art of the discipline and enables design space exploration and study optimization
Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company
Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering from an accredited University or College
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering, supply chain, or manufacturingposition
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.? We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics
Minimum of 8 years' experience in a mechanical engineering position
Systems thinking ... ability the simplify complex, uncertain problems to find solutions with positive business outcomes
Creative thinker. Willing to challenge the status quo and find outside of the box solutions utilizing sound engineering skills.
Prior experience in product configuration within aerospace or related industries
Prior experience with aircraft engine external system design including fuel, air, oil, and electrical systems
Experience estimating weight, cost, and design parameters early in engine development programs
Experience with Unigraphics NX or similar CAD program
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business
Prior experience leading global cross-functional teams
Problem analysis and resolution skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
The Advanced Lead Engineer - Preliminary Design Externals Architecture supports externals architecture development for early engine designs within the Preliminary Design organization. This role incorporates creation of technical analysis necessary to build preliminary packaging feasibility, weight estimates, and engine trade studies. The Advanced Lead Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives to develop innovative preliminary design concepts, while simultaneously meeting aggressive cost, weight, and performance targets for key next generation engine applications from TG0 to TG3. This role requires collaboration with systems engineering and technologists across the Future of Flight organization along with members of GE Aerospace's global engineering team.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Work with global engineering teams to understand advanced technologies and their implications on next generation products.
Conduct design studies of appropriate fidelity and project analysis with minimal guidance, meeting business standards and requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams to balance financial and engineering goals, including designers, engineers, and analysts. Create plans to meet technical needs, solve problems, and report status to leadership.
Utilize business and organization best practices and design practices. Ensure study outcomes are properly documented.
Own the externals configuration for preliminary design architecture studies, including weight roll-ups and component sizing/locations, to support successful execution of program deliverables
Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments
Support externals architecture/configurations reviews and audits as required for customer commitments and design space studies
Support the development and integration of design tools to advance state of the art of the discipline and enables design space exploration and study optimization
Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company
Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering from an accredited University or College
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering, supply chain, or manufacturingposition
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.? We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics
Minimum of 8 years' experience in a mechanical engineering position
Systems thinking ... ability the simplify complex, uncertain problems to find solutions with positive business outcomes
Creative thinker. Willing to challenge the status quo and find outside of the box solutions utilizing sound engineering skills.
Prior experience in product configuration within aerospace or related industries
Prior experience with aircraft engine external system design including fuel, air, oil, and electrical systems
Experience estimating weight, cost, and design parameters early in engine development programs
Experience with Unigraphics NX or similar CAD program
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business
Prior experience leading global cross-functional teams
Problem analysis and resolution skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.