Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design

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Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer is a 'hardware owning' engineer reporting to an Engineering Manager within the Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Team As a hardware owner you will own all engineering functions related to the production of assigned Commercial and Aero-derivative components in Rotating Parts & Compressor Airfoil commodity
In this role, you will be on the front lines of a new organization that is dedicated to improving the producibility, enhancing the Engineering-Supply chain relationship, and using SQDC to dramatically improve the health of the supply chain and product to enable the business to fulfil our customers' expectations.
Examples of specific tasks you will be responsible for are: producibility design changes, on-going manufacturing support, and strategic improvements across Castings, Forgings, Machining, and Coatings for the assigned commodity.

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Company Overview

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

·  Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects, with guidance from senior engineering resources, using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. 
·  Have high levels of interaction with and exposure to engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing & quality, and regularly exposed to commodity and industry experts all while promoting open and honest dialogue.
·  At least twice a year, with opportunities for more frequent, travel to manufacturing sites to gain practical knowledge of manufacturing.
·  Execute the engineering analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles to improve manufacturability and technical robustness of assigned components.
·  Use engineering judgement and experience to challenge entrenched processes and methodology to recommend improvements.
·  Utilize in-depth knowledge of engineering & manufacturing, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute on technically complex projects to meet technical requirements and business goals under mentorship of senior engineers.
·  Lead technical projects with low to moderate complexity through collaboration with field and industry experts.
·  Provide support to repair development, producibility improvements, hardware delivery and vendor qualifications.
·  Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Qualifications/Requirements:   

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
·  Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering role.

Desired Characteristics

·  Previous experience in design of aviation components.
·  Previous experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.
·  Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams.
·  Experience with Ansys and Unigraphics.
·  Certification in ASME Y14 or practical experience with GD&T.
·  Interest in being a self-starter with a passion for problem solving and driving solutions, while constantly learning and mentoring others.
·  Strong oral and written communication skills.
·  Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
·  Established project management skills.
·  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

Closing comment:

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes