RISE LPT Rotor Module Leader

Job Description Summary

In Advanced Mechanical Design, we design and test innovative solutions for the future of our business. In this role, you will help us make advances in aircraft component and module design, with a focus on the Low-Pressure Turbine (LPT) rotor module for the RISE Open Fan technology demonstrator engine program. This role is a team leadership design role and is vital to the development of our next generation of aircraft engines. This position has the flexibility of a fully remote working setup or an optional hybrid schedule (working in the office / working from home).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• As part of GE Aerospace's RISE program, develop mechanical designs for assigned hardware and modules that satisfy program and internal design requirements, specifically in the context of the Open Fan technology maturation and engine demonstration efforts.

• Integrate collaboratively with global and diverse teams from multiple disciplinary functions such as thermal design, aero design, and systems design.

• Communicate risks within their module and components to appropriate stakeholders to help drive to collective decisions on how best to proceed as a diverse team.

• Create innovative solutions that benefit the assigned hardware and overall module to meet broad design objectives.

• Complete module design reviews and prioritize work for the rotor module across all design engineers and cross-functional activities.

• Mentor and assist engineers in their design reviews, drawing releases, setting quality requirements, assembly analyses, and other activities.

• Suggest areas where technology advancements are needed and recommend approaches / programs to make those advancements.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline with 10+ years of industrial experience in the field of mechanical design.

• Proven track record in delivering on complex programs and ability to work in cross-functional global team in multi-cultural environments.

• Demonstrated ability to advance the technology state of the art and ability to generate innovative solutions.

• Fluency in English.

Desired Characteristics

• Majority of career in aerospace industry mechanical design for components such as rotors, structures, or airfoil component design.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• Collaborative style, valuing and enhancing diversity of teams.

• Experience in solving mechanical design problems.

• Experience in mechanical design for aerospace propulsion systems such as rotors, structures, or airfoil component design.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Established self-prioritization skills.

• Passion for technical excellence and technology advancement.

• German language.