Staff Engineer - Preliminary Mechanical Design

Job Description Summary
The Staff Engineer - Preliminary Design Mechanical leads mechanical development for early engine designs within the Preliminary Design organization. This role incorporates creation of technical analysis necessary to build preliminary engine feasiblity, cross-sections, weight, and mechanical trade studies. The Staff Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives to develop innovative preliminary design concepts, simultaneously meeting aggressive cost and performance/weight targets for key next generation engine applications from TG0 to TG3. This will require collaboration with systems engineering and technologists across the Future of Flight organization along with members of GE Aerospace's global engineering team.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

• Work with global engineering teams to understand advanced technologies and their implications on next generation products.

• Conduct design studies of appropriate fidelity and project analysis with minimal guidance, meeting business standards and requirements.

• Lead teams to balance financial and engineering goals, including designers, engineers, and analysts. Create plans to meet technical needs, solve problems, and report status to leadership.

• Provide technical guidance, review, and mentorship. Ensure utilization of business and organization best practices and design practices. Ensure study outcomes are properly documented.

• Lead a cross-functional team of adjacent disciplines (Aerothermal, Mechanical, Cost, Systems, Project, Sourcing) to drive optimal engine design & cost to meet technical and business objectives

• Own the cross-section for preliminary design architecture studies, including weight roll-ups and mechanical component sizing, to support successful execution of program deliverables

• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments

• Lead weight reviews and audits as required for customer commitments and design space studies

• Lead the development and integration of parametric tools to enable parametric design space exploration and optimization studies

• Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company

• Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering from an accredited University or College

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing position

• 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

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a mechanical engineering position

• Systems thinking ... ability the simplify complex, uncertain problems to find solutions with positive business outcomes

• Experience estimating weight, cost, and design parameters early in engine development programs

• Experience with Unigraphics NX or similar CAD program

• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business

• Prior experience leading global cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business

• Problem analysis and resolution skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment 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