Staff Engineer - Advanced Program Design Operations
Evendale (Hamilton County) IT development
Job description
Job Description Summary
The Advanced Product Development (APD) Section is inventing the future of flight and advancing propulsion capability for the next generation of military applications. APD’s focus is the design, integration, testing, and support of advanced technologies for new and derivative engine concepts. Technology areas include military inlet & exhaust systems, integrated propulsion power & thermal management systems, advanced material systems, and other breakthrough component and system technologies to support the future of military flight.The APD Operations Staff Engineer will manage operations of the APD Design section. This role includes Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibility leading the Earned Value Management (EVM) for an Integrated Product Team (IPT). In this role you will drive initiatives to improve the effectiveness and integration of engineering functions and provide effective coordination of execution metrics and functional processes. A successful candidate is expected to use principles outlined in FLIGHT DECK to enhance management processes. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.
This is the ideal role to connect technical experience with business acumen. This role provides exposure to Edison Works and customer processes - positioning for possible career growth in people or technical leadership. Due to security requirements this position requires a full-time in the office schedule.
Teams in the Advanced Programs space are fueled by a love of aviation and a sense of purpose to support our military customers. We solve hard problems by pulling concepts from the science & technology realm into the world of applied engineering. The harder the problem - the harder we push, building on a legacy of engineering excellence to invent the future of flight.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for Operations Management of the APD Engineering section.
- Control Account Manager - creating and providing status of module budgets and program progress.
- Develop ROMs and Proposal input as necessary for program planning/management.
- Continuously improve the section's management system using FLIGHT DECK - GE Aerospace's proprietary Lean operating system.
- Represent the APD Design Section in operational forums with other operations teams, including at the division and department level.
- Use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
- Demonstrate influencing skills, both programmatic and interpersonal, to explain difficult or sensitive information & build consensus.
- Apply understanding of business drivers to prioritize and execute assigned objectives.
- Understand how team objectives integrate and contribute to the larger business strategy.
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
- Prepare and present program data to customers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
- At least 5 additional years of experience in a relevant Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering position.
- Must hold or have ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level.
Desired Characteristics
- Active US Government Security Clearance.
- Experience working with DoD customer and processes.
- Experience working on DoD EVM projects.
- Motivated, self-starter passionate about inventing the next generation of aviation technology.
- Flexible, friendly, and collaborative approach to working in teams.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Established project management skills.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute projects.
- Experience in the design, testing, and certification of turbomachinery.
Additional Job Description
Compensation Grade
SPB3This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes