GE Aerospace · 1 day ago
Commercial CMC Nozzle Design Sub-Section Manager
Evendale
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace industry, and they are seeking a Sub-Section Manager for Commercial CMC Nozzle Design. This role will lead a team of design engineers to ensure the success of the GE9X program's Entry Into Service, focusing on design execution, technical ownership, and cross-functional collaboration.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of CMC nozzle design engineers; set clear objectives, remove roadblocks, and ensure on-time delivery to program milestones
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, technical rigor, and continuous improvement; coach team members on design excellence, problem-solving, and lean behaviors
Define and maintain standard work for design activities, change control, and risk management to ensure predictable delivery and high first-pass yield
Own technical baselines for GE9X Stage 1 and Stage 2 CMC nozzles, including requirements flowdown, stack-up, and design validation
Drive durability maturation and producibility improvements; lead design changes through gated reviews and certification/qualification where applicable
Ensure robust configuration management, non-conformance resolution, and clear dispositions in partnership with Materials, Stress, Manufacturing, and Quality
Champion cost-out and design-for-manufacture/assembly (DFMEA and PFMEA) initiatives to support production ramp and fleet sustainment
Integrate with HPT module leadership, GE9X Systems Engineering, the EIS design team, manufacturing engineering, sourcing/suppliers, and field support to align priorities and resolve issues rapidly
Partner with supplier quality and manufacturing sites to address yield, cycle time, and scrap drivers; translate shop and supplier feedback into design updates and standard work improvements
Interface with customer and airframer requirements through Systems Engineering to ensure compliance and verification/validation traceability
Apply lean principles to reduce engineering waste, improve responsiveness, and strengthen handoffs (requirements, models, drawings, analyses)
Establish, track, and communicate team KPIs tied to SQDC, including design release predictability, first-pass drawing quality, change cycle time, nonconformance closure time, cost-out impact, and fleet issue response time
Proactively identify technical and execution risks; implement mitigation plans and escalate crisply with data
Build team capability through targeted coaching in CMC design fundamentals, drawing/modeling standards, GD&T, thermal/structural analysis, materials behavior, and producibility
Develop a sustainable talent pipeline, succession plans, and stretch opportunities that grow future leaders and deepen domain expertise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
At least 6 years of engineering experience
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or related field
At least 3 years in hot-section and/or CMC design or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams (people leadership or strong technical leadership with indirect reports)
Proven integration with manufacturing operations and suppliers; experience resolving yield/scrap issues and implementing DFMEA and PFMEA
Strong oral and written communication skills; able to convey technical content clearly to diverse stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, balance trade-offs, and drive timely decisions
Experience with design release processes, change control, and configuration management in a regulated environment
Familiarity with CMC materials behavior (thermal/oxidation/erosion), cooling strategies, coatings, and joining methods
Proficiency with CAD/PLM (e.g., NX/Teamcenter), GD&T, and relevant analysis workflows; ability to review and challenge analysis outcomes
Program management discipline: ability to document, plan, and execute programs; set priorities; manage dependencies; and report status crisply
Strong business acumen and customer mindset; able to connect engineering decisions to SQDC outcomes and fleet reliability
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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