Job Description Summary
About GE Aerospace
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, and unique ideas. Most importantly, you will share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
About this Position
The Senior Staff Engineer will report to the engineering cost-out leader, and is responsible for developing and owning the Sourced Parts, and Engine Controls, cost and producibility strategy for our Defense Engines portfolio. This is a senior-level role, which entails working with autonomy across a large matrixed organization, and interfacing with engineering, finance, sourcing/procurement, and strategy leaders.
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The Cost Strategy Lead will own ideation, feasibility analysis, technical execution, and partner with the engineering cost org to resource projects. In addition, this role will own and participate in daily management, develop metrics, and participate in Gemba and supplier site visits.
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 square feet of manufacturing space, we're making a huge contribution to the future of flight! The Lynn facility is the birthplace of the very first jet engine in 1942 and continues building upon this legacy with a deeply knowledgeable team building quality engines. Additionally, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in facility improvements in the last five years alone.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Own and lead complex productivity projects throughout their lifecycle: ideation, feasibility disposition, execution, implementation/industrialization
- Lead the program management strategy with KPIs, action plans, and problem solving in the cost/producibility space
- Deployment of cost-out strategy for components across the engine
- Develop and lead idea generation at both internal shops and OV facilities
- Partner with engineering teams on design changes and technical analysis
- The ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products
- Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
- Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
- Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
- May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in design engineering, project management and cost strategy & execution
- The ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Desired Characteristics
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 8 years of combined experience in design engineering, project management and cost strategy & execution
- Experience with Lean and daily management
- The ability to present complex technical and financial information to a VP+ level leadership team
- Familiarity with shop costing, manufacturing finance, and the PO/procurement process
- Background and experience in turbomachinery mechanical design
- The ability to build relationships and influence a team outside of your reporting structure
- Value Engineering and project management experience
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems independently.
- Ability to independently organize, document, plan and execute simultaneous projects while aligning with business priorities.
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward!
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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 Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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