Senior Engineering Project Manager - Full-time

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off (vacation & illness)

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI, to oversee scope, cost, and schedule for Flight Recorders development. The role supports a product-line approach with hybrid in-office presence on Tue–Thu.

An extensive relocation package is available for eligible candidates. The successful candidate will form project teams, manage scope and budgets, and lead risk management while engaging with customers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience (Including project management or Program Management).
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated schedules with cost and staffing demand.
• Lead Engineering content for gate reviews (Tollgates).
• Mentor junior EPMs and report to Senior/Executive leadership.
• Monitor and report project performance, including key metrics and variances.
• Develop and execute risk management plans.

Skills

PMP Certification

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

ARP-4754A

DO-178B/C

ARINC 661

MIL-STD-1553

DO-254

MIL-STD-810

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for managing scope, cost, and schedule for development projects for the Flight Recorders product. In the role of Engineering Project Manager, you will ensure that the project stays within cost and schedule targets while supporting a product line approach.

The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Development of various technologies through increasing levels of maturity.


• Forming project teams.


• Develop integrated schedules with cost and staffing demand.


• Author Statements of Work for supplier work (as needed).


• Lead Engineering content for gate reviews (Tollgates).


• Participate in fact-find meetings with customers.


• Support / lead various management meetings and report up to Senior / Executive leadership.


• Support / lead meetings with customers.


• Develop / revise engineering project plans.


• Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes within the project.


• Monitor and report project performance, including key metrics and variances.


• Develop and execute risk management plans.


• Assist in mentoring junior EPMs.


• Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes.


• Utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems.


• Develop and execute objectives for self and others.


• Have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals.


• Provide timely communications on significant issues or development, maintaining a focus on safety and reliability.


• Communicate with management on technical, organizational, resource, and personnel issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university.


• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience (Including project management or Program Management).


• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics

• PMP certification.


• Experience with systems, hardware and software design.


• Working knowledge of ARP-4754A and DO-178B / C.


• Knowledge of ARINC 661, MIL-STD-1553, DO-254, MIL-STD-810.


• Experience building effective teams and managing projects.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal and leadership skill.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $173,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 10/31/26.

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.

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.

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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.

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes

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.

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.

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