Product Definition Support Equipment Lead Engineer - D4

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Job Description Summary

Be up to date and be a leader in defining state of the art in own technical specialty in order to anticipate, apply, adapt, and/or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem solving. Serve as a reviewer of new or improved designs to implement current design practices and lessons learned from prior projects. Assume a leadership role in the overall accomplishment of goals and in the management and development of team members. Be a Technical Leader influencing and leading the team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Create definitions of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stack-ups, and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and inspection
·  Create CAD models and drawings using company sponsored CAD systems. Check, validate, and issue master models and drawings.
·  Work within the guidelines of applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Design Customer Operating Procedures, Specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and special security requirements.
·  Understanding of Design Change Documentation and requirements and execution of changes
·  Technical knowledge in dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing capabilities
·  Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
·  Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
·  Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
·  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
·  Manage Concurrent Engineering processes and understand input from the different engineering disciplines.
·  Support project-planning schedules, including resources, needs, funding, and product definition releases. Concurrently work on multiple projects, monitoring progress and quality, and ensuring schedule requirements are met.
·  Capable of performing and reviewing Stack-ups
·  Strong manufacturing knowledge
·  Experience in Mechanical and hydraulic design
·  Identify product improvements
·  Check detail drawings and models
·  Ensure that interface characteristics between components are established and agreed upon by Designers of mating parts.
·  Continually learn and apply latest techniques relative to computer aided design software and Data Management Systems (DMS).
·  Be up to date and be a recognized leader in own technical specialty
·  Provide Technical Support to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve form and fit of components.
·  Effectively communicate and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data.
·  Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams, mentor others in the organization.
·  Engage with manufacturing to perform producibility reviews
·  Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to incorporate concepts to meet design intent and defend design proposals.
·  Present in Technical panel.  

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Aeronautical Engineering or similar
·  Solid contribution in a similar role or previous position
·  Must be able to maintain a normal day-to-day fluid conversation in English on any topic with few mistakes (mistakes that do not affect clear understanding). Must have fluency, rhythm, and sufficient self-confidence in the language to be able to handle meetings and conversations.
·  Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (ASME Y14.5M, or applicable) relative to the function.
·  Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate with Senior Leadership.
·  Capable of coaching others to accomplish assignments
·  Demonstrated ability in managing projects across functions
·  Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership experience
·  Demonstrated ability in establishing common goals and objectives.

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience using NX (Siemens) software
·  Proficient user of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
·  Highly motivated and passionate
·  Self-starter with problem solving skills
·  Keen listener with exceptional communication skills
·  Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams
·  Strong oral and written communication skills.
·  Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
·  Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
·  Established project management skills to lead teams and projects.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No