Lead Design Engineer - Hardware Owner

General Electric; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to drive innovation in Aerospace engineering. This pivotal role involves owning the design and production of high pressure turbine airfoils, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance manufacturability and product quality. You will engage in hands-on projects, provide mentorship, and challenge existing processes to foster improvements. The position promises a dynamic work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace solutions. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this role is tailored for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Professional development

Challenging careers

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace/Aviation design engineering required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of high pressure turbine airfoils.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to enhance manufacturability.

Skills

Aerospace/Aviation design engineering

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Unigraphics

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

In this role, you will be on the front lines of a new organization that is dedicated to improving the producibility of HPT airfoils, enhancing the Engineering-Supply chain relationship, while using SQDC to dramatically improve the health of the supply chain and product to enable the business to fulfill our customers' expectations.

Examples of specific tasks you will be responsible for are: producibility design changes, ongoing manufacturing support, and strategic improvements across Castings, Machining, and Coatings for turbine airfoils.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products.
2. Hardware ownership and projects supporting high pressure turbine nozzle airfoils.
3. Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing & quality, and regularly exposed to commodity and industry experts all while promoting open and honest dialogue.
4. At least twice a year, with opportunities for more frequent travel to manufacturing sites to gain practical knowledge of manufacturing.
5. Execute the engineering analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles to improve manufacturability and technical robustness of assigned components.
6. Use engineering judgment and experience to challenge entrenched processes and methodology to recommend improvements.
7. 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.
8. Provide support to repair development, producibility improvements, hardware delivery, and vendor qualifications.
9. Lead technical projects with moderate to high complexity through collaboration with field and industry experts.
10. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
2. Minimum of 3 years' experience in Aerospace/Aviation design engineering.
3. 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

1. Previous experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.
2. Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams.
3. Experience with Ansys and Unigraphics.
4. Certification in ASME Y14 or practical experience with GD&T.
5. Interest in being a self-starter with a passion for problem solving and driving solutions, while constantly learning and mentoring others.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
8. Established project management skills.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers 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