Lead Design Engineer - Hardware Owner
3+ months ago• Liberty Township, OH
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Job Description Summary
The 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, 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, while 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 using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products
- Hardware ownership and projects supporting high pressure turbine nozzle 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.
- Provide support to repair development, producibility improvements, hardware delivery and vendor qualifications.
- Lead technical projects with moderate to high complexity through collaboration with field and industry experts.
- Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Aerospace/Aviation design engineering
- 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.
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Desired Characteristics
- 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. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (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), final offers 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. 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
Client-provided location(s): Liberty Township, OH
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5003101EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-03-22T02:52:29
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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