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GE Aerospace Advanced Lead Design Engineer - Hardware Owner in West Chester, Ohio
Job Description Summary
The Advanced Lead Design Engineer position is a mid career 'hardware owning' engineer reporting to an Engineering Manager within the Aerospace Engineering Division's Production Technologies team. As a hardware owner you will own all engineering functions related to the production of assigned Commercial and Aero-derivative High pressure Turbine Airfoils.
In this role, you will be on the front lines of a new organization that is dedicated to improving the producibility of HPT airfoils, enhancing the Engineering-Supply chain relationship, and using SQDC to dramatically improve the health of the supply chain and product to enable the business to fulfil our customers' expectations.
Examples of specific tasks you will be responsible for are: producibility design changes, on-going manufacturing support, and strategic improvements across Castings, Machining, and Coatings for turbine airfoils.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects, with guidance from senior engineering resources, using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
Hardware ownership and projects available on HPT turbine airfoils.
Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing & quality, and regularly exposed to commodity and industry experts all while promoting open and honest dialogue.
At least twice a year, with opportunities for more frequent, travel to manufacturing sites to gain practical knowledge of manufacturing.
Execute the engineering analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles to improve manufacturability and technical robustness of assigned components.
Use engineering judgement and experience to challenge entrenched processes and methodology to recommend improvements.
Utilize in-depth knowledge of engineering & manufacturing, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute on technically complex projects to meet technical requirements and business goals under mentorship of senior engineers.
Lead technical projects with low to moderate complexity through collaboration with field and industry experts.
Provide support to repair development, producibility improvements, hardware delivery and vendorqualifications.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering role.
Desired Characteristics
Previous experience in design of aviation components.
Previous experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.
Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams.
Experience with Ansys and Unigraphics.
Certification in ASME Y14 or practical experience with GD&T.
Interest in being a self-starter with a passion for problem solving and driving solutions, while constantly learning and mentoring others.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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