Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Design Lead Engineer will have the opportunity to design VG systems components for the newest, most technologically advanced military fighter jet engines in the world. You will design and integrate the airfoils and vanes and/or actuation systems. You will be responsible to demonstrate that your designs meet the requirements to the customer, and deliver robust solutions within functional area(s) of expertise. This lead engineer position also requires leadership and cross-functional collaboration of a multi-disciplinary team including materials, manufacturing, design, analysis, systems, and test. Come join this exciting team and help us design and deliver an amazing product to our customer!

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.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of VG System design projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical engineering across a range of components.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Proven interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with peers and provide direction and mentoring to less-experienced team members
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical, Aero, or other engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Mechanical or Aero Engineering
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Positive, motivated, quick learner who has a passion for the aerospace industry, our customers, and our products
• Familiarity with mechanical design, test and manufacturing processes
• 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.
  
  

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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