Lead Engineer - Testing

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Job Description Summary

The Test Engineer is the technical expert for all Production Engine Test Operations (PETO) functions from the moment the engine arrives until we ship it to the customer. In this role, you will be responsible for testing Marine and Industrial engines to ensure they perform to the standards established by GE Aerospace. With 3 product lines and dozens of engine configurations, Test Engineers must ensure the highest levels of safety and quality during a variety of setup, test, and post-test processes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

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Responsible for production and select development testing of Marine and Industrial engines across multiple product lines, which include LM2500, LM6000, and LMS100. This includes unique tests requested by engineering and/or customers, inspections, and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services.

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Think lean! Identify and remove waste from business processes.

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Must be able to work across a broad cross-functional team, which can include internal PETO resources and external functions, such as engineering, maintenance, and more.

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Responsible for functionality of test facilities and infrastructure.

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Utilizes in-depth knowledge of test operations, processes, and data to improve operations and achieve business outcomes across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

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Acts as a resource for colleagues. Leads projects to continue improving how we test engines. Explains information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.

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May require professional development in a related field, such as Fuel and Oil analysis, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing expertise, based on business needs and/or applicant's skills/experience.

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This is a first shift test engineer role.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Engineering/Technology & Testing experience + minimum of 3 years Engineering/Technology & Testing

experience

Desired Characteristics

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Strong technical acumen

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Acts with humility; embraces a culture of respect and values inclusive teams and perspectives.

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Leads with transparency; shares information to solve problems and develops others.

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Delivers with focus; safety first, prioritizes ruthlessly, and committed to a culture of continuous improvement.

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Comfortable working in complex and often ambiguous environments- confident decision maker with a sense of urgency to meet customer needs.

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Strong oral and written communications skills.

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Passion for problem-solving.

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Excellent project management skills.

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Familiarity with gathering, interpreting, and analyzing data.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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. 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 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