Advanced Lead Engineer - Emerging Technologies

Job Description Summary

This is an Advanced Lead Engineer position in Mechanical Systems Engg team. Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept.

Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

• Conceptual or theoretical activities relating to identification and development, monitoring the productivity and reliability of new, conceptual, and untested technologies. To include work being done related to advance manufacturing works (AMW).
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of standard methodologies and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

• Bachelors/ Master's Degree in Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis of aircraft engine components
• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Exposure to Mechanical Component Design, (Structural, Vibe and Heat transfer) assessment/ analysis, Manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams. Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Shown analytical and organizational ability.
• Ability to start problem solving from first principles, hand calculation.
• Adequate understanding of GD&T & Stack-ups.
• Awareness of Lean/Six-sigma methodologies