Lead Engineer - External Configurations Design

Job Description

Role Summary:

The Lead Engineer External Configurations is responsible for the design and development of external tubing, manifolds, bracketry, hoses and harness routing. In the role of Lead Engineer External Configurations, you will utilize your experience or expertise to lead teams to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and impact short-term and some long-term business goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

In addition, as the Lead Engineer External Configurations, you will:

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
  
• The responsibilities of the position include design, analysis, manufacturing support, assembly / test support, and overall project management
  
• Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
  
• Implement plans with guidance to meet technical requirements of assigned components and systems and coordinate required resources across the organization
  
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
  
• Monitor and provide timely communication on project status, business issues and significant developments
  
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
  
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
  
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of IT, engineering, scientific or other technical experience)
  
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering position
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
  
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
  
• Strong mechanical design background / aptitude
  
• Proficiency with design tools including Unigraphics (or other solid modeling package), ANSYS or ANSYS Workbench
  
• Experience conducting / leading structural analyses, high cycle fatigue analyses, modal analyses, harmonic analyses, or acoustic analyses
  
• Ability to independently lead / execute engineering design projects
  
• Successful execution of simultaneous technical, cost and schedule responsibilities
  
• Ability to execute engineering projects in a matrix organization
  
• Mechanical design experience with tubes / ducts / manifolds / hoses or fluid systems
  
• Experience communicating with internal / external customers
  
• Ability to leverage expertise to resolve problems in the field or during the manufacturing processes
  
• Demonstrated track record within the configurations discipline
  To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from GE businesses, follow us on Twitter!

About Us:

At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GEnx engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in
research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re
passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come. Learn More about GE
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, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

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). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Locations:

United States;Massachusetts;Lynn;