Job Description SummaryThe Engineering Leader is responsible for driving the success of the engineering team supporting overhaul operations at the GEES Strother Field site. Product portfolio includes CF34-8, CF34-10, CFM, PP20, T700, CT7, YT706, F110, and F118 engine models serving commercial and military customers.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Manage a team of Strother Propulsion engineers, NDT Level III, and Engine Configuration. Guide daily activities, shop support, and provide customer service support related to engine performance.
Member of the plant leadership team, focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Cash and Culture. Provide technical advice and counsel to site Leadership.
Work in collaboration with engine hardware owners to develop repairs and manual limit changes.
Accountable for the engineering team expense budget.
Site Plant & Equipment Capital Expenditure focal.
Responsible for technical talent development, attraction, and retention.
Mentor and lead others to find creative solutions within complex technical processes.
Interprets internal and external business challenges then recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work.
Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of engineering, product management, manufacturing, technology or operations.
Ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations.
Utilizes industry standards to improve product, processes, and services.
Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college + 5 years Aviation Engines engineering experience
Prior experience as a people leader; demonstrated ability to lead teams in a complex environment.
Desired Characteristics:
Demonstrated problem solving ability: analytical, challenges existing processes, critical thinker, strategically prioritizes work
Leadership ability: excellent communicator, collaborative decision
Lean Manufacturing knowledge and expertise
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skill
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Ability to motivate, manage and work with others at all levels in the organization.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once, delivering results and best reliability.
Strong analytical skills for assessing problems, applying RCCA, and developing corrective/preventative actions.
Prior experience working in a union environment
This 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 Information
GE 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
