Advanced Programs - Hot Structures Design Manager

GE Aerospace; Texas; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Lynn, Texas, is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead the hot structures design team, guiding design, analysis, and testing of hot structures for a next-generation product. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams across disciplines, and drive successful design reviews.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and the ability to navigate complex programs while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in relevant design engineering position.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hot structures design, analysis, and test using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. Ensure all technical data generated regarding hot structures design is properly documented.
• Provide technical guidance and influence outcomes balancing input from cross functional teams and design requirements. Assess quality of available information and ask pertinent questions to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and engineering judgment to solve complex tasks or problems across engineering, project management, or manufacturing. Recommend new or creative solutions to challenges as they arise.
• Share specialized knowledge in hot structures design or relevant mechanical design experience. Understand integration with adjacent hardware on similar applications
• Assess internal and external business challenges associated with hot structures design and overall program. Recommend best practices to improve. Stay informed of industry trends and understand impacts to short- or long-term project goals.
• Lead daily management activities and develop action plans as needed to respond to issues/problems
• Serve as the IPT lead for the hot structures. Prepare and present module design reviews with internal and external customers. Review and provide feedback on all component design review presentations prior to the review to support successful, on-time reviews

Skills

Hot structures design

Engineering judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of science in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

About GE Aerospace:

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, and unique ideas. Most importantly, you will share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

About the Position:

Lynn Advanced Programs (AP) is a brand-new organization with the mission of inventing the future of flight and advancing propulsion capability for the next generation of military applications. Lynn AP supports a wide range of engineering activities including design, analysis, and testing across new, derivative, and existing engines.

The hot structures design manager will lead a small team of direct reports ranging from early career to experienced engineers that will execute mechanical design and development of hot structures on a next generation product. The hot structures design manager will also serve as the integrated product team (IPT) leader responsible for the overall design of the hot structures including collaboration with adjacent disciplines and modules to deliver a successful design while balancing requirements. A high level of operational judgement will be required to achieve project outcomes.

Together, the hot structures team will execute a range of design life cycle activities including mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing support, and testing. This role is best suited for an experienced engineer with a passion for developing people and solving new or complex design problems that require a collaborative approach across multiple engineering disciplines. Working effectively in person and across geographic sites or with adjacent organizations will be necessary for successful design execution. In addition to design responsibilities, the manager will provide development opportunities and career navigation guidance to direct reports.

Working at our Lynn Facility:

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 square feet of manufacturing space, we're making a huge contribution to the future of flight! The Lynn facility is the birthplace of the very first jet engine in 1942 and continues building upon this legacy with a deeply knowledgeable team building quality engines. Additionally, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in facility improvements in the last five years alone. 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!

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the hot structures design, analysis, and test using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. Ensure all technical data generated regarding hot structures design is properly documented.
• Provide technical guidance and influence outcomes balancing input from cross functional teams and design requirements. Assess quality of available information and ask pertinent questions to make informed decisions
• Demonstrate critical thinking and engineering judgment to solve complex tasks or problems across engineering, project management, or manufacturing. Recommend new or creative solutions to challenges as they arise.
• Share specialized knowledge in hot structures design or relevant mechanical design experience. Understand integration with adjacent hardware on similar applications
• Assess internal and external business challenges associated with hot structures design and overall program. Recommend best practices to improve. Stay informed of industry trends and understand impacts to short- or long-term project goals.
• Lead daily management activities and develop action plans as needed to respond to issues/problems
• Serve as the IPT lead for the hot structures. Prepare and present module design reviews with internal and external customers. Review and provide feedback on all component design review presentations prior to the review to support successful, on-time reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in relevant design engineering position
• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. Prefer