Engineering Manager - Product Development

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary: At GE Aerospace, we are committed to advancing aerospace for future generations. We value your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity. Join our collaborative and diverse team where your ideas will be heard and can take flight! Engineering is at the heart of what we do, and we are seeking talented, innovative leaders to help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants to see your ideas soar, this is the opportunity for you. This position is based in Grand Rapids, MI, with a hybrid work arrangement.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of analysts and software engineers in developing and delivering GE's Flight Management System (FMS) navigation database. This navigation database services approximately 70+% of commercial flight FMS operations in almost every part of the world and many military customer FMS operations. Additionally, we develop and provide software tools and provide support to enhance customer operations with our navigation database. In this pivotal leadership role, you will ensure product safety, quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness by guiding strategic decision-making, leading team development, and facilitating project execution. You will be responsible for ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to defined processes, facilitating collaboration between the engineering team and business counterparts, and enhancing the customer experience through innovative solutions that directly improve customer operations and outcomes.

• Lead and inspire a team of engineers to achieve high-quality results through effective leadership, motivation, and regular, constructive feedback.
• Develop and mentor engineering talent, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and empowerment.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality, and on-time product delivery by leading the team to meet customer expectations.
• Lead the discovery of customer needs and drive innovation to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
• Champion continuous improvement within the team by empowering team members to contribute and mature ideas and solutions.
• Coordinate collaboration between engineering teams and business counterparts to ensure efficient value stream management, seamless project execution, and compliance with processes and certification requirements.
• Own NDB Letter of Acceptance (LOA) sign-offs to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and data integrity, and resolve engineering issues promptly by addressing challenges and escalating when necessary.
• Develop and protect intellectual property by coaching the team to contribute to GE's competitive edge and ensuring data security through technical and organizational measures.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• At least 6+ years of experience in safety-critical product design & development, technical project leadership, or technical mentorship within an engineering product development environment.

• Leadership and Vision:
  • Ability to define a clear vision and align the team towards common goals.
  • Strategic planning and change management abilities to guide the team through transitions and drive success.
  • Note: Prior people management experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates with strong technical leadership experience and a demonstrated potential for people management are encouraged to apply.
• Coaching and Development:
  • Strong coaching and development skills, focusing on nurturing talent and fostering a culture of continuous growth.
  • Ability to build and maintain a strong culture of humility, transparency, and focus.
• Customer Focus:
  • Customer-centric mindset and experience in customer relationship management to drive customer loyalty.
  • Strong ability to understand customers' needs deeply and find innovative ways to help them succeed, enhancing customer experience and satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
  • Track record of driving impactful continuous improvement, always seeking ways to enhance processes and outcomes.
  • Passion for innovation and continuous self-driven learning, setting an example for the team.
• Problem-Solving and Technical Skills:
  • Strong background in Software Engineering Development and Processes, applying problem-solving and system thinking to drive effective solutions.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, or similar languages.
  • Experience in full lifecycle design, development, and verification.
  • Familiarity with engineering design practices, Agile Scrum, and product line engineering to optimize team performance.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Ability to foster strong collaboration and communication within the team and with other internal and external teams.
  • Creating a team-oriented environment that encourages open dialogue and cooperation.
• Regulatory Standards Experience:
  • Experience developing products to defined regulatory standards within a safety-critical environment.
  • Ability to learn and apply specific standards such as DO-200, ensuring compliance and quality.

• Ability to support up to 10% travel. The business may require the employee to come onsite initially for on-the-job training as well as onboarding activities. After that period, up to 20% travel may be required annually to support business needs.