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Customer Project Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Customer Project Engineer

Norwich, NY

Job Description Summary

The Project Engineer (PE) will oversee the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) and ensure the effective creation of assigned products. Responsibilities include coordinating team activities and collaborating closely with various departments such as Electrical and Electromagnetic Design, Mechanical Design/Drafting, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Marketing.

The PE will lead the engineering projects for the sensor products team, focusing on New Product Development (NPD). This role entails leading initiatives for temperature sensors, temperature probes, and other advanced sensors that are not temperature-based.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

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  • Overall ownership and accountability of assigned NPD projects from launch through production
  • Meet all project deliverables and schedule deadlines including hardware, testing, analysis and documentation.
  • Prepare design & analysis reports and lead design reviews for assigned projects
  • Act as the primary technical customer point of contact for assigned projects
  • Review drawings and have a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Review all design results to ensure completeness and accuracy
  • Develop and implement standard design practices from lessons learned
  • Interpret and clarify customer technical expectations
  • Work with the Development Team to meet internal unit cost and develop cost targets
  • Define and maintain technical compliance to customer requirements
  • Write technical proposals and present technical information to customers
  • Lead cost reduction efforts and track progress
  • Resolution of field issues
  • Factory support
  • Travel up to 20% Domestic and International

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering (or high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of Project Engineering experience)
  • This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

  • Advanced degree would be a plus
  • Ability to influence and seamlessly work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including upper management.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $67,700 - $84,600. 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 September 30, 2024.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.

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): Norwich, NY 13815, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3780852
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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