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GE Aerospace

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Combustor

Blue Ash, OH

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to elevate your future? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You'll learn and achieve as part of an ongoing LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

We are looking for your talent to help us invent the future of flight in the Advanced Technologies Organization at GE Aerospace. Looking to impact aviation for years to come? Your work on RISE Technologies, including our Open Fan architecture, will usher in a new era of propulsion technology for next-generation aircraft and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

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The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will report to the Advanced Combustor Diffuser Nozzle (CDN) design sub-section manager and be responsible for the mechanical design, manufacture, and delivery of hardware used in the development testing of the next generation of narrow body jet engines. You will be responsible for the design of combustor hardware (e.g. combustor, structures, fuel nozzles) on RISE engine ground/flight test demonstrators, rig tests, and product designs.

This position has the flexibility of optional hybrid schedule once fully trained. The hybrid schedule consists of working in the office minimum of 3 days per week and the option to work from home on the other days, based on team/project schedules.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Work with a closely integrated team of engineers and scientists to design the next generation of jet engine turbomachinery.
  • Work closely with internal and external manufacturing organizations to deliver hardware for rig, core, and full engine testing.
  • Develop and implement plans to ensure that contract requirements are fulfilled.
  • Lead efforts to solve both technical and schedule related problems.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other personnel.
  • Present work to subject matter experts and program leaders at technical reviews.
  • Ensure work is thoroughly documented.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Design Engineering

Desired Characteristics

  • 6+ years of experience in the design, analysis, manufacture or testing of structural or hot gas propulsion components.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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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. 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

Client-provided location(s): Evendale, OH, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3763753
Employment Type: Other

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
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • 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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