Lead Engineer - Testing

Job Description Summary

This Lead Evaluation Engineering Engine Owner role (LPB2) is for GE Aerospace's Large Commercial/Aero-derivative Engine Programs. The Evaluation Leader manages development engine(s) and rigs through requirements definition, hardware instrumentation, engine assembly, site integration, & test execution. Evaluation Engineering is the conduit for all assembly, instrumentation, and test requirements. This role will leverage multiple GE systems to facilitate customer requirements to doing organizations. The Evaluation Engineer creates and maintains engine and overall program schedules. This role works inclusively and horizontally with Instrumentation, Design Engineering disciplines, Component Test Sites, and others. The candidate should possess strong communications and horizontal leadership skills in order to help guide other members of the team.

The focus of this role will be experienced contribution to testing of engines across several programs, i.e. GE9X, GE90, GEnx, LM9000, LM6000, LMS100, etc.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads Test and Assembly organizations to high quality and on time delivery of test data to support program test plan targets.
• Understands and approves test and assembly requirements definition. Provides alternate solutions to best meet the needs of the test and advises on risks associated with chosen plans. Evaluation Owner in Test Vehicle Tollgate process.
• Provides engineering support and expertise to ensure engines are assembled and tested to satisfy current, issued engineering definition.
• Determines the specific expertise needed to execute on test requirements and coordinates resources and schedules to meet requirements.
• 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 small 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 3 additional years of experience in an aerospace or engineering position
• 10% travel is required.
• This role is based and requires on site presence at our Evendale, OH location and is not remote a role.

Desired Characteristics

• 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.
• Experience in GE Aerospace engine test and/or Test Systems Engineering (TSE).

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

GE 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: No