Advanced Lead Engineer - Product Safety

Safety Management Systems (SMS) Role

The Safety Management Systems (SMS), Global Standardization team is responsible for providing guidance and expertise to the business regarding the four ICAO components of SMS. This role will be based within the Safety Assurance pillar and will work very closely with the Risk Management, Policy and Promotion teams. Our primary responsibility is to support the entire business in its SMS maturity journey. As such, the successful candidate shall be required to build trust and relationships, learn and develop best practice, be open to feedback, plan and execute to our commitments. This role required high-levels of autonomy but will be guided by more experienced team members and will be provided with training. The job requires the modification of existing procedures and practices to ensure that the end results meet regulation and provide the best practice to our internal customers. Projects will be delivered in line with GE Aerospace operating model FLIGHT DECK using methods such as problem solving, action planning and bowler metric reporting.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for understanding SMS theory, regulation and industry best practice - enabling the design, develop and implementation of SMS standard work methodologies and techniques.
• Able to identify potential product safety hazards and strategies to mitigate risks that are present within the product design, production and overhaul, to an acceptable level. Utilizing human factors principles to drive design and process improvements in order to eliminate human error in the operation and maintenance of the product in the field.
• Requires specialized knowledge within the SMS discipline and the ability to influence the development of strategy for their area of responsibility, including interfacing resources and policies.
• Interprets complex internal and external business challenges and recommends best practice to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Solution focussed - able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations.
• Able to use and analyze multiple internal and external data sources, to detect trends, tell the story and provide recommendations to reduce risk.
• Will lead cross functional teams or and complex projects.
• Shall communicate difficult concepts, influence others' options on particular topics and may guide others to consider a different point of view.
• Travel will be required to go Gemba at our internal, Customer and supplier locations approximately 15% of time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with SMS principles, Quality, Engineering, Aerospace Design, Production, Overhaul & Product Safety

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrable ability to analyze vast quantities of data.
• Solution oriented mindsight.
• Ability to resolve complex problems where the solution may not be clear at the start of the project.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs/projects.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs in line with commitments.
• Established project management skills.

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

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).