GE9X HPT Metal Airfoils - Lead Engineer

Employer description

Job Description SummarySupport the design and delivery of GE9X high pressure turbine (HPT) airfoil components for the world’s most powerful commercial jet engine. You’ll own end-to-end outcomes across design, analysis, hardware, manufacturing, field support, and test, to deliver safety, quality, and reliability at scale.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

Provide hardware ownership for assigned GE9X HPT Metal Airfoils hardware, with primary responsibility for Stage 1 and Stage 2 HPT blades, including technical decision-making, scope execution, issue resolution, and coordination of work needed to meet program deliverablesOwn the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned hardware, using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirementsLead execution of hardware-related tasks and small to medium scope engineering projects that support design maturation, producibility, manufacturing support, test readiness, and cost reduction effortsWork across design, analysis, manufacturing, materials, quality, test, and supply chain functions to ensure the assigned hardware meets program requirements for safety, quality, delivery, and costSupport new make suppliers and manufacturing organizations by resolving technical issues, improving producibility, addressing hardware-related concerns, and helping improve yield and execution readinessProvide test support for assigned hardware, reviewing hardware condition via borescope videos and provide concurrence to continue testingDrive configuration control, technical problem solving, and risk reduction activities to support robust execution and on-time deliveryDevelop in-depth knowledge of assigned hardware and use technical expertise, analytical thinking, and engineering judgment to solve problems that may involve technical variety and interdependent manufacturing or program constraintsApply lean principles and continuous improvement thinking to identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste, improve process efficiency, and lower product or execution costCompile, document, and present technical information, recommendations, risks, and status to program and engineering leadershipAct as a technical resource to teammates and provide informal guidance or occasional mentoring when appropriate
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering field from an accredited university or collegeMinimum 3 years of engineering experience in a design engineering roleLegal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this role
Desired Characteristics

5+ years of experience in a design engineering positionExperience with turbine blades, hot-section hardware, or airfoil hardwareExperience supporting manufacturing and producibility for aerospace hardwareExperience with engine test support or hardware validation activitiesDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical problems in a cross-functional environmentAbility to document, plan, and execute engineering programs and hardware-related tasksStrong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work across functions and influence technical outcomes
How You’ll Work

Location: on-site in West Chester, OH, with occasional flexibility to WFH based on program needsTravel: ~10%, domesticWork authorization: Role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional InformationGE 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes