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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Generators

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Generators

Dayton, OH

Job Description Summary

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Generators will be contributing to the design, development, and validation of components and systems relating to aerospace electric power generation. Activities are linked to technical development and improvement of new and existing products including high speed rotating machinery, cooling and lubrication systems, as well as the analysis and validation of the design. This role impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning/execution of assigned projects.

This position will be located at the EPISCenter in Dayton, OH, which is the headquarters for GE Aerospace Power. This is our new state of the art design and test facility. You truly will be part of the team that "Invents the future of Flight".

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At GE Aviation in Dayton, OH the EPISCenter is the headquarters for all of Aviation Power Engineering. At this facility you have an opportunity to put your engineering training and skills to use. Our Engineers are focused and challenged on developing new technologies and delivering state of the art products such as Hybrid Electric aircraft, the latest military platforms, and SiC technology to name a few. Plus, if you like hands-on work, there is also a 155,000 sq ft lab that includes 6 high power test cells totaling 15 MW, an EMI chamber, an electronics lab, a rapid build prototype lab, and a real time simulator lab with all the latest equipment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements for mechanical engineering disciplines for high speed rotating aerospace electric generators and their associated components
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline
  • Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
  • In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
  • In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area
  • Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance
  • Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks
  • Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems
  • May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
  • A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent
  • Provides informal guidance to new team members

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college and related experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering role
  • 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.

Desired Characteristics

  • Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college and related experience
  • Experience with the design and development of aerospace mechanical components
  • 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
  • Related experience with electric generators
  • Related experience in the design and development of aerospace mechanical components

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
  • Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • And more!

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: No

Client-provided location(s): Dayton, OH, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3788252
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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