Job Description Summary

The Power Distribution & Controls Engineering Leader is responsible for supporting the design, development and delivery of Power Distribution and Controls products. This is a global role, requiring engineering acumen, as well as demonstrated customer, stakeholder & team relationship-building.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Leads the safety culture in engineering...prioritizing employee safety and product safety

above all else

• Direct the Power Distribution & Controls engineering function and provide executive leadership to a global engineering team
• As part of the Cheltenham Senior Leadership Team, will be responsible for the site strategy execution.
• Responsible for Electric Power Engineering (EPE) UK engineering headcount planning and management of the UK engineer labour rate
• Demonstrate engineering and operational excellence
• Collaborate with the cross functional business leadership team to deliver on business-level customer and financial commitments, and to define a business strategy that achieves long term competitiveness and growth
• Drive cycle time efficiencies into development teams by challenging the "status quo" and championing new, innovative ways to develop products
• Establish a culture of engagement, inclusiveness and excellence. Inspire and connect with your team to create a shared sense of belonging and commitment to the work
• Set clear priorities and expectations consistent with business direction. Provide frequent feedback on performance and take actions as required
• Recruit, develop, and continually assess leadership and support personnel within the Power Distribution & Controls Engineering organization.
• Stay ahead of 'the curve' regarding building a talent pipeline in anticipation of future staffing and recruiting requirements
• Develop influential relationships with assigned customers at all levels, and provide specific engineering strategies, credibility, plans and actions that differentiate GE Aerospace Electric Power from its competitors
• Consider global business-wide impact of every decision, and proactively seek cross-functional perspective
• Develop and execute global resourcing strategies to make your team market competitive
• Maintain unwavering commitment to compliance and integrity. Establish a culture of compliance in your team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Significant demonstratable experience in a variety of engineering leadership positions

Desired Characteristics

• Must be a superior communicator; viewed as direct and truthful.
• Demonstrates high energy, enthusiasm, persistence and the unique ability to maintain an uncompromising balance with thoroughness and a quick-to-action style of execution.
• Demonstrated capability to constructively partner and drive alignment across multiple matrix organizations and customers and deliver results.
• Model GE Leadership Behaviors: humility, transparency, and focus
• Demonstrated success in engineering and business program management.
• Exceptional presentation skills and perceived as knowledgeable, consultative and objective.
• Ability to project him/herself in a way that motivates others. Inspirational communicator with the ability to engage and inspire one-on-one as well as in broad audiences.
• Highly visible, hands on approach while setting the example for high standards and accountability for the organization.
• Strong familiarity and experience with Aerospace and/or Aviation Systems organizations.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Performance based annual bonus
• Non-contributory Pension
• Car Allowance/Company Car
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No