Technical Leader - Advanced Cores and Castings
Company: GE Aviation
Location: West Chester
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryAs Technical Leader, you will use cross
functional teaming and program management skills to assist in
constructing and executing a technical strategy for the development
and production of next generation turbine airfoils.
Serve as the technical leader for projects impacting next
generation turbine airfoil core and casting processes. Find
solutions to complex issues, manage long-term planning, and
contribute to the maturation of a next generation of designs,
materials, and processes.
A high level of operational and technical judgement will be
required to continually assess capabilities against long term
business objectives.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Design and Systems Engineering teams,
Research, and Supply Chain leaders to formulate technical
priorities and resource strategies that align with long term
business objectives
- Engage with design and supply chain on material and
manufacturing industrialization. Stay connected to the details of
the manufacturing processes and work closely with the team at our
lab and development facilities.
- Organize and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including
mechanical design, thermal design, materials engineering, data
science, manufacturing, quality, and program management.
- Lead small projects to manage and mitigate risks. - Identify
resource requirements, needs, and gaps.
- Serve as a project manager and technical resource accountable
for risk burndown and driving milestone completion. This role will
include leading or supporting technology maturation efforts and
quality initiatives.
- Lead and facilitate operating rhythms ensuring regular
communication of technical, programmatic and business information
between organizations, within the work group and with senior
business leaders.
- Manage project plans and action plans for executing on SQDC
objectives. Lead cross-functional teams through completion of
deliverables. Communicate schedule pressures and delegate tasks
appropriately.
- Gain or build: Systems thinking through the broader integration
of design, materials science, manufacturing, and quality while
leading operations for maturing TRL and MRL for production of next
generation airfoils
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for
assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with Engineering and
Supply Chain policies and procedures using TRL and MRL maturation
approaches in preparation for full rate production
- Execute the analysis and evaluations of materials and process
development with sound engineering principles and adhering to
business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program
requirements.
- Deploy specialized knowledge of advanced additive design and
manufacturing methods.
- Link projects and contributions to commercial programs, future
programs, and product scale-up strategies.
- Use judgment to make decisions or solve moderately to highly
complex tasks or problems in areas related to component design and
manufacturing.
- Leverage and promote use of the GE Aerospace Flight Deck
Operating System as our problem solving and decision making
Framework
- Support a multi-million dollar budget for a matrixed, indirect
team covering labor, equipment and materials. Coordinate with
functional leaders to replan/adjust budget as priorities and
maturation needs evolveRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science or related Engineering
field from an accredited university or college
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in materials
science, engineering, manufacturing, process development, and/or
design
- Experience in design and/or manufacturing for turbomachinery
hot section components -
- Able to work in-person (not virtual) > 75% of the time with
ability to travel between local sites in the Cincinnati and Dayton
area
- US citizen or green card holder required for Export Control
purposesDesired Characteristics
- 10 years of relevant experience in materials science,
engineering, manufacturing, process development, and/or design
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace
Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related STEM field from an
accredited university
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; experience in
influencing and leading small teams with a flexible, friendly
attitude
- Technical depth in additive manufacturing or casting methods;
proven experience collaborating with design and supply chain
counterparts
- Collaborative, forward thinking, can operate in gray space and
has process mindset. -Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. -
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
with demonstrated project management expertise
- Effective problem-solving, analytical skills, and ability to
make appropriate risk-based decisions; ability to mentor others in
resolving complex problems
- Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
- Keen listener and innate drive to succeed.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the
organization#EMS#LI-JR1This role requires access to U.S.
export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be
contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S.
export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.Additional
InformationGE 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:
Yes
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