Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Aerospace; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Evendale, Ohio is seeking an Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design and development of airfoil components for next‑generation military engines. The role covers analysis, manufacturing support, testing, and program management of cost, weight and schedule deliverables.

Successful candidates will have a strong mechanical design background, experience with structural/dynamic analysis, and proven collaboration across multifunctional teams to meet demanding program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in mechanical design engineering.
• Ability to obtain US security clearance at the Secret level.

Responsibilities

• Own airfoil component design and development for advanced military engines.
• Perform analysis, manufacturing support, and test of assigned hardware.
• Manage cost, weight, and schedule deliverables and report status.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals.
• Provide informal mentoring to team members.

Skills

Airfoil design

Mechanical design

Structural & dynamic analysis

Manufacturing support

Test support

Cost, weight & schedule management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NX/Unigraphics

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Cold Section Design organization is responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and support of future military engine products. The Lead Engineer will own the design & development of advanced military products components. The engineer will be responsible for executing technical design tasks including analysis, manufacturing support, and test of assigned hardware in addition to program management of hardware cost, weight, & schedule deliverables. This position reports to an engineering manager in Evendale, OH with the opportunity to integrate with various internal & external engineering disciplines.

Teams in the Cold Section Design space are energized with a passion for the aerospace industry and are devoted to supporting our military customers. We develop breakthrough technologies to create the future of military propulsion, continuing GE's long history of engineering excellence. This role is 100% on-site/in-person.

Job Description

Job Title

Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We advance aviation technologies for today and tomorrow with a relentless focus Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost , helping our customers achieve mission readiness and operational excellence.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview

This role is part of the Cold Section Design organization based in Evendale, Ohio . Cold Section Design teams are responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and support of future military engine products. The organization is energized by a passion for aerospace and devoted to supporting military customers through breakthrough technologies that shape the future of military propulsion.

This position is 100% on-site/in-person in Evendale, OH and reports to an engineering manager, with extensive collaboration across internal and external engineering disciplines.

Role Overview

The Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer owns the design and development of advanced military engine airfoil components within the Cold Section Design organization. The role executes technical design tasks spanning analysis, manufacturing support, and test of assigned hardware and provides program management ownership for cost, weight, and schedule deliverables.

Success in this role requires strong mechanical design fundamentals, structural and dynamic analysis understanding, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to execute challenging technical work in support of program goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Airfoil Hardware Ownership : Own the design and development of assigned airfoil components for advanced military engine products, delivering solutions that meet program requirements.
• Mechanical Design, Analysis & Substantiation : Execute conceptual and detailed engineering activities using principles of engineering, physics, and materials science for design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Structural & Dynamic Behavior Support : Perform or coordinate analysis of static structural behavior and dynamic behavior (e.g., vibration / rotordynamics) to support airfoil and module performance.
• Manufacturing Support : Partner with manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders to resolve producibility issues and support hardware build execution.
• Test Support : Support test planning and execution for assigned hardware, including interpretation of results and follow-up actions as required.
• Cost, Weight & Schedule Ownership : Manage hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables; communicate risks, status, and recovery actions to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Integration : Collaborate with internal and external engineering disciplines to integrate requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive execution to program goals.
• Team Contribution & Coaching : Provide informal guidance to new team members; may operate as a strong individual contributor or an early people leader supporting talent development.

Required Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university
• Experience : Minimum 3 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering position
• Clearance : Must have or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret level

Additional Information

Desired Characteristics

• Highly motivated with strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve technical design challenges with disciplined documentation, planning, and program management skills
• Experience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS) and 3D modeling software (e.g., NX/Unigraphics)
• Experience with manufacturing of aerospace components
• Experience with aerospace propulsion system test
• Existing U.S. Government Security Clearance

Closing

At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (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), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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, 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.