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GE Aerospace · 3 days ago

GE9X Combustor Module Cost & Producibility Staff Engineer

Hamilton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is advancing flight technology and is looking for experienced engineers to contribute to the GE9X engine project. The GE9X Combustor Module Cost & Producibility Staff Engineer will focus on implementing design changes to reduce costs and enhance producibility while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support all design, procurement, producibility and delivery activities for GE9X combustor module parts, enabling problem solving across additive part within the engine line

Own Cost plans for the Combustor module, ensuring plans are in place, executed per plan and problem solved when pressures are realized

Own producibility plans for the Combustor module focused on design changes, ensuring plans are in place, executed per plan and problem solved when pressures are realized

Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned cost projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area

Work with a variety of engineering organizations and contribute to the development of the engine systems and designs

Develop in-depth knowledge of the technical discipline

Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers

Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Resolves issues in situations within current technical knowledge base and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters

Be responsible for monitoring and communicating project status to Engineering leadership. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments

Participate as a presenter in technical and program reviews

Qualification

Mechanical design engineeringCostProducibility designUnigraphics/NXANSYS classicANSYS WorkbenchGD&T principlesLean methodologiesData analysisProject managementLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant engineering roles, including mechanical design engineering

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Preferred

Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university or college

10+ years of experience in relevant engineering roles with a focus on cost and producibility design changes including the following skills

Demonstrated expertise in design and analysis tools, such as Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS classic and ANSYS Workbench

Presenting at design reviews or technical reviews

Experience and familiarity with GD&T principles and reading drawings

Ability to design components and systems that are easy and cost-effective to manufacture

Familiarity with lean methodologies to identify waste and optimize processes

Ability to perform cost breakdowns, identify cost drivers, and evaluate cost-saving opportunities

Proficiency in analyzing data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement

Capability to assess risks associated with design changes and their impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)

3+ years of experience leading projects or teams with established project management and structured problem-solving skills, including a track record of

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence others and lead small teams

Ability to analyze & solve technical design challenges with sound documentation, planning, & program management skills

Ability to independently organize, document, plan and execute simultaneous projects while aligning with business priorities

Experience in managing the impact of design changes on production, supply chain, and customer requirements

Familiarity with and ability to leverage FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary LEAN operating model

Commitment to driving ongoing improvements in cost and producibility through structured methodologies like Kaizen or Hoshin Kanri

Understanding customer needs and ensuring design changes align with their requirements