Lead Engineer Mechanical Systems External Configurations

Lead Engineer

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight! Our organization, Rotorcraft Turboshaft & Turboprop Engineering (RTPE), focuses on Systems & Design Engineering for CT7, T700, T408, T64, and T58 engine families, supporting the helicopter business across commercial and military platforms worldwide, including, but not limited to, Black Hawk, CH-53E/K, Apache, CN-235, and Marine One. These programs provide critical products, services, and technical support for essential missions, such as defense, firefighting, emergency relief, search & rescue and more. RTPE offers a dynamic environment with a mix of production, manufacturing, and new product introduction, making it an exciting place to work on legacy and advanced helicopter engines.

The Lead Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role, you will utilize your experience and/or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals as a design engineer or hardware owner for Mechanical Systems - External Configurations Engineering. Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million sqft of manufacturing space, we're making a huge contribution to the future of flight. And, considering that very first jet engines were born here in 1942, we clearly are the career home of people who are deeply knowledgeable about building quality engines. What's more, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in our facility in the last five years alone.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects and tasks using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project.
• Develop, propose, and execute analysis plans for small tasks and large projects.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and issues.
• Propose solutions and participate in projects to build team capability and improve process efficiency.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering role
• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering role
• Demonstrates basic External Configurations domain expertise in technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated expertise in design and analysis tools, such as Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS classic.
• Experience and familiarity with GD&T principles and reading drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to coordinate and adjust priorities based on business need.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Demonstrates basic organizational and task management skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Learn More about Engine Programs You May Support

• CT7
• T700
• T408
• T64
• T58

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.

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