Advanced Lead Design Engineer - Hardware Owner

Energy Consulting group; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mid-career Advanced Lead Design Engineer to oversee engineering functions related to high-pressure turbine airfoils. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a new organization focused on enhancing the producibility of aerospace components. You will lead complex projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor less experienced colleagues while traveling to manufacturing sites to gain practical insights. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Challenging careers

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace design engineering.
• Strong background in manufacturing of aerospace components.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze projects adhering to engineering principles.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturability of turbine airfoils.

Skills

Aerospace/Aviation design engineering

Project management

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Unigraphics

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Lead Design Engineer position is a mid-career 'hardware owning' engineer role reporting to an Engineering Manager within the Aerospace Engineering Division's Production Technologies team. As a hardware owner, you will oversee all engineering functions related to the production of assigned Commercial, Aero-derivative High Pressure Turbine Airfoils.

This role involves working on a new organization dedicated to improving the producibility of HPT airfoils, enhancing the Engineering-Supply chain relationship, and using SQDC to improve supply chain health and product quality to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities include: implementing producibility design changes, providing ongoing manufacturing support, and driving strategic improvements across Castings, Machining, and Coatings for turbine airfoils.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, or evaluate projects using sound engineering principles, adhering to standards, practices, procedures, and requirements. This includes mechanical and electrical engineering aspects.
• Own hardware projects supporting high-pressure turbine nozzle airfoils.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manufacturing, quality, and industry experts, fostering open communication.
• Travel to manufacturing sites at least twice a year to gain practical manufacturing knowledge.
• Perform engineering analysis to improve manufacturability and robustness of components.
• Challenge existing processes and methodologies to recommend improvements.
• Apply engineering and manufacturing knowledge to execute complex projects aligning with technical and business goals, under mentorship.
• Support repair development, manufacturability improvements, hardware delivery, and vendor qualifications.
• Lead moderately to highly complex technical projects through collaboration with experts.
• Mentor colleagues with less experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience in Aerospace/Aviation design engineering.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; sponsorship not available.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in manufacturing of aerospace components.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and friendly approach.
• Experience with Ansys and Unigraphics.
• Certification in ASME Y14 or practical GD&T experience.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving passion, eager to learn and mentor.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Project management skills.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final employment contingent on obtaining necessary authorization for non-U.S. persons.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a positive work environment, professional growth opportunities, challenging careers, and competitive pay. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Employment is contingent upon legal authorization to work in the U.S. and successful completion of a drug test. Relocation assistance is provided.