Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Next Generation Products

Job Description SummaryThe Next Generation Products (NGP) organization is responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and support of future military engine products. The NGP Lead Design Engineer owns the design, development, and qualification of advanced military products, specifically hot structural components. The engineer is responsible for executing technical design tasks including analysis and manufacturing support of assigned hardware in addition to program management of hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables. This position reports to an engineering manager in Evendale, OH with the opportunity to integrate with various internal and external engineering disciplines.
Teams in the Next Generation Products space are energized with a passion for the aerospace industry and are devoted to supporting our military customers. We develop breakthrough technologies to create the future of military propulsion, continuing GE's long history of engineering excellence.

Job DescriptionRoles & Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned components for advanced military products
• Adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements
• Leverage prior mechanical design experience and broaden knowledge of one's own technical discipline to meet product deliverables within schedule and budget constraints
• Demonstrate systems-thinking mentality to understand how work of one's team integrates with others to achieve product requirements
• Exhibit autonomy to make decisions within a defined requirements framework while resolving design challenges in situations which require technical knowledge and judgment
• Review designs and consult with senior technical leaders for evaluation of work
• This role requires sound interpersonal skills to develop strong internal and external customer relationships by serving as an interface point within GE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a mechanical design or mechanical analysis engineering position
• Must have – or have the ability to obtain – a US Government Security clearance at the Secret level. A prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university
• Highly motivated, passionate about the NGP mission, and with strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve technical challenges with sound reasoning, project planning, execution, and documentation
• Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS and 3D modelling software such as NX Unigraphics
• Experience with structural component design and analysis
• Holding an existing US Government Security Clearance

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)).

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