Advanced Lead Design Engineer - IME Sourced Turbine Airfoils

General Electric; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for the design and improvement of turbine airfoils. The role requires collaboration across disciplines, significant travel, and strong analytical skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or comparable experience in design engineering. Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to inclusion are offered.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or 6+ years experience in design engineering.
• Previous experience in design of aviation components.
• Experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.

Responsibilities

• Execute design and analysis of assigned projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality teams.
• Travel to manufacturing sites and provide engineering support.

Skills

Design of aviation components

Manufacturing of Aerospace components

Project management

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Unigraphics

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position is for a mechanical design engineer who will be responsible for the design, development and improvement of sourced High Pressure Turbine Airfoils across GE Aviation's commercial and aeroderivative engine lines. The role will involve solving manufacturing and technical challenges focused on producibility while driving excellence through engineering and demonstrating leadership characteristics.

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 assigned projects, with guidance from senior engineering resources, using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Hardware ownership and projects available on turbine airfoils.
• Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing & quality, and regularly expose to commodity and industry experts while promoting open and honest dialogue.
• Travel to manufacturing sites at least twice a year, with opportunities for more frequent trips, to gain practical knowledge of manufacturing.
• Execute the engineering analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles to improve manufacturability and technical robustness of assigned components.
• Use engineering judgement and experience to challenge entrenched processes and methodology and recommend improvements.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of engineering & manufacturing, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute on technically complex projects to meet technical requirements and business goals under mentorship of senior engineers.
• Lead technical projects with moderate complexity through collaboration with field and industry experts.
• Provide support to repair development, producibility improvements, hardware delivery and vendor qualifications.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in design engineering).

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in design of aviation components.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.
• Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams.
• Experience with Ansys and Unigraphics.
• Certification in ASME Y14 or practical experience with GD&T.
• Interest in being a self‑starter with a passion for problem solving and driving solutions, while constantly learning and mentoring others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Fundamental understanding of turbomachinery system design.

Benefits

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

Legal & Eligibility

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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, or 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