Repair Development Engineer- Aeroderivative Engine Operations (AEO)

GE Aerospace; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an experienced Repair Development Engineer to join the Aeroderivative Engine Operations (AEO) in West Chester. You will develop repair and inspection technologies for LM500, LM5000, LM6000 and other aeroderivative engines, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and customer facilities to drive performance and serviceability.

You will lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, prepare recommendations for internal stakeholders, and ensure robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires mechanical/ aerospace engineering background and strong problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence across teams.
• Experience leading small projects and mentoring junior engineers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop repair and inspection technologies for aeroderivative engines.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing and operations to implement repairs.
• Lead technical discussions and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share best practices.
• Document data, ensure policy compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead small projects with moderate risk and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

## Repair Development Engineer- Aeroderivative Engine Operations (AEO)Apply: West Chester: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R5040301# ****Job Description Summary****We are seeking experienced Repair Development Engineers to join our Aeroderivative Engine Operations (AEO) team. In this role, you will help develop and implement innovative repair solutions across our aeroderivative engine fleet, including LM500, LM5000, LM6000, LM2500, LMS100, and LM1600 products. The AEO Repair Engineering team plays a critical role in advancing repair capabilities for both our GE Aerospace repair shops and customer-operated facilities. This work directly supports GE Aerospace as well as our end customer to drive impactful business outcomes such as productivity enhancements and shorter term around time and the long-term serviceability of our aeroderivative products for customers around the world. As a Repair Development Engineer, you will serve as an individual contributor responsible for leading projects while guided by established business policies, procedures, standards and best practices. You will apply engineering judgment, solve complex technical problems, and collaborate across functions to bring repair technologies from concept through implementation and industrialization. This role offers a strong balance of autonomy, technical depth, and cross-functional impact.# **Job Description****Roles and Responsibilities*** Develop repair and inspection technologies that support both short-term execution and long-term business needs.* Partner across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and other functions to develop, implement, and industrialize repairs that support internal shops and customer repair facilities.* Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend practical, effective solutions to improve repair-related products, processes, and services.* Provide technical leadership on assigned projects, helping teams solve complex problems involving technical variety and interdependent processes.* Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced engineers and team members.* Apply prior experience and technical expertise to meet product and project deliverables, drawing from both internal and external resources as needed.* Prepare and present technical information and recommendations to internal stakeholders, leadership, and external customers.* Promote open communication and share engineering knowledge, including timely escalation of significant issues or developments.* Ensure technical data and project documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with engineering policies and procedures.* Build specialized expertise within your discipline and contribute to best practices, technical strategy, and continuous improvement efforts.* Use sound engineering judgment and data-driven analysis to solve moderately complex technical and operational challenges.* Take a fresh perspective on existing solutions and identify opportunities for faster, simpler, and more effective approaches.* May lead small projects with moderate risk and resource requirements, while building alignment across teams and stakeholders.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.* Minimum of 3 years of additional experience in engineering, manufacturing, or repair.* 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*** 6+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or repair.* Prior experience in repair, manufacturing, and/or design engineering.* Strong oral and written communication skills.* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.* Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.* Ability to adapt quickly and embrace change, with a focus on finding simpler and more impactful ways of working.* Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.* Ability to document, plan, communicate, and execute programs effectively.* Proven ability to influence others and build consensus on technical topics.Why Join UsThis is an opportunity to work on a highly visible team supporting a diverse aeroderivative engine fleet with real impact on customer operations and repair performance. You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering environment where your ideas, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills will help shape repair capability for today’s needs and future growth.*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. 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:** No