Lead Engineer - Engine Clearances

Job Description Summary Engine Clearances is a critical domain for aircraft engines as it impacts the product design from conceptual design thru engine certification and entry into service. The main objective of the engine clearances team is to develop an architecture/product design ensuring safety & reliability while finding an optimal balance between performance, weight & cost. The team is critical to realizing GE Aerospace’s noble vision in developing next generation RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engine) engines.

The main responsibilities for this role include, but not limited to, perform accurate clearances analyses & pre-test prediction through whole engine modeling to complement mechanical design, contribute towards technology maturation, advance state of the art in predictive methods and collaboratively work across multiple teams, organizations & global sites to share knowledge base.

Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

• Independent execution with direction from experts on analysis & design of system/sub-system components/assemblies for nextgen sustainable engine programs meeting product requirements and business standards
• Understand key business drivers, contribute towards developing program plan and deliver impactful business outcomes. Integrate work of self/team with other teams and contributes to broader business objectives
• Present reviews with peers/experts, Chief Engineers Office and Systems organization
• Propose innovative solutions and proactively protect GE's competitive advantage by filing IP
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Good interpersonal skills, flexibility to work on a wide variety of problems/programs of interest to GE
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives
• Continuous learning and constant drive for continuous improvement of tools/processes
• Contribute to/promote a culture of inclusion & diversity
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design & analysis of aircraft engine models
• Postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace engineering with excellent academic background
• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Proficiency in application of HYPERMESH, Unigraphics, ANSYS software
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and commitments
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Exposure to FAA regulations and aerospace industry
• Exposure to LEAN, Design For Six Sigma tools and techniques
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Aircraft engines/Gas turbine product knowledge.
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes