Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design – Airfoils

Job Description SummaryThis opening is for a design role for GE9X HPC module within GE9X Engineering section at GE Aerospace Bangalore Engineering Center. Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components. You will be required to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team including but not limited to Supply chain, Assembly, Systems, Programs, Manufacturing Programs, Quality, Repairs, PSE, Materials and other functional teams to achieve the desired outcome for the module.Job Description

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.

Essential Responsibilities:  

·       Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation High Pressure Compressor hardware for GE9X program using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

·       Execute design and analysis activities for Airfoils components of High Pressure compressor module for GE9X program primarily working on Delivery and Cost Reduction related projects. Further, as per the program priorities, work on performance improvements, and producibility improvements.

·       Lead technical projects with low to moderate complexity through collaboration.

·       Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.

·       Use engineering judgement and contributes towards methodology improvements

·       Uses engineering  judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.

·       Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

·       Provide engineering support to manufacturing, repair and test & field issue resolution under mentorship of senior engineers

·       Provide mentoring as needed to the young engineers in team to meet the program deadlines

·       Leverage & analyse the data to provide insights to drive appropriate actions

Qualifications/Requirements:   

 - Bachelors /Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering specialization with strong academic track record.

- Opportunities available across experience levels of 2 years to 7 years.

-Experience in Aviation Engines or Turbo machinery Design, Product support Engineering (PSE) or hardware ownership position.

- Strong engineering problem solving capabilities.

- Strong project management skills including cross-functional coordination of activities.

- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization both internally and externally.

- Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Desired Characteristics:

• 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

About Us: 

GE 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.

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.

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