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Advanced Lead Engineer - Rotor Design

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Advanced Lead Engineer - Rotor Design

Peabody, MA

Job Description Summary

About GE Aerospace
Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

About this Position
As a Rotors Advanced Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the team's rotors design efforts supporting the F404/F414 platform for U.S. Navy customer, as well as numerous commercial and foreign military customers. Your responsibilities may include: Managing and executing U.S. Navy Component Improvement Programs, leading new product introductions (NPI), and evaluating new engine applications for the fan and compressor module. In addition to this you will be the hardware owner providing the design intent for sourcing and producing rotor hardware.

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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 sqft of manufacturing space, we're making a huge contribution to the future of flight. And, considering that very first jet engines were born here in 1942, we clearly are the career home of people who are deeply knowledgeable about building quality engines. What's more, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in our facility in the last five years alone.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute U.S. Navy Component Improvement Programs, lead new product introductions (NPI), and evaluate new engine applications for the fan and compressor module.
  • Fully owns and is responsible for Turbofan and Turbojet fan and compressor engine rotor hardware, such as shafts, disks, spools, and blisks
  • Conducts complex component, module, or systems level analysis and hardware expertise utilizing tools such as Unigraphics and ANSYS.
  • Coordinates and completes technical and program reviews with senior leadership teams.
  • Executes complex projects, while managing program schedule and financial work scope to meet business needs.
  • Influences, coordinates and leads teams toward complex goals.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in relevant engineering position

Desired Characteristics

  • 4-5 years of experience in design engineering
  • Rotors MRB certification
  • Experience working on F414/F404 cold section hardware
  • Strong experience influencing, coordinating and leading teams toward complex goals.
  • Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS, 3D modelling software such as NX Unigraphics, and use of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

Client-provided location(s): Lynn, MA, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3779885
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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