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Technical Leader - Aerospace Test

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GE Aerospace

Technical Leader - Aerospace Test

Peabody, MA

Job Description Summary

The Test Technical Leader will provide technical leadership for strategic and tactical deliverables. This role involves partnering with the engineering and program organizations to ensure test programs are executed safely, with quality, and efficiently. The test technical leader will possess deep knowledge of test processes and a proactive mindset to enable strong collaboration with cross functional teams.

Job Description

  • Work collaboratively with engineering and program organizations to set overall testing strategy for certification/qualification programs.
  • Support LATO leadership by reviewing customer requirements and highlighting differences/gaps between those requirements and product capabilities for future NPI programs.
  • Identify new technologies to better define and conduct testing. This includes developing network with other test sites to bring best practices and lessons learned to LATO.
  • Engaging people from other departments, divisions, and functions to bring about desired organizational change, sharing best practices and lessons learned
  • Work collaboratively with test and facilities leaders to develop test cell strategy for long-term investment plan and helps execute decisions consistent with business strategy.

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  • Influencing the direction of the organization through technical perspective and insight
  • Influencing the organization through the ability to assess external trends and associated implications for the organization's long-term success
  • Increasing the productive capacity of the organization through new ideas, work processes, systems, or technologies
  • Develops improvement plans for the NPI process for assigned programs.
  • Understands and influences level of challenge and risk (technical, schedule, cost) on a program.
  • Work collaboratively with LATO technical leader to develop technical growth road map for LATO engineers.
  • Work collaboratively with test business leader to develop training, on-boarding, and mentorship for test engineers.
  • Work collaboratively with test business leader to balance the make-up of the test team to ensure the right skills are in place.

  • Qualifications/Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in engine testing

    Desired Characteristics

    • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead technically
    • Ability to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well defined
    • Proven ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority-setting environment
    • Strong technical acumen paired with the ability to understand a wide range of technology domains
    • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
    • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
    • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
    • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
    • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

    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 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

    Client-provided location(s): Lynn, MA, USA
    Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5004928EXTERNALENGLOBAL
    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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