Product Definition Lead Engineer - D3

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create definitions of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stack-ups, and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and inspection.
• Create CAD models and drawings using company sponsored CAD systems. Check, validate, and issue master models and drawings.
• Work within the guidelines of applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Design Customer Operating Procedures, Specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and special security requirements.
• Understanding of Design Change Documentation and requirements and execution of changes
• Define dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing capabilities
• Capable of performing Stack-ups
• Manage Concurrent Engineering processes and understand input from the different engineering disciplines.
• Support project-planning schedules, including resources, needs, funding, and product definition releases. Concurrently work on multiple projects, monitoring progress and quality, and ensuring schedule requirements are met.
• Identify product improvements
• Check detail drawings and models
• Ensure that interface characteristics between components are established and agreed upon by Designers of mating parts.
• Continually learn and apply latest techniques relative to computer aided design software and Data Management Systems (DMS).
• Be up to date and be a recognized leader in own technical specialty
• Provide Technical Support to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve form and fit of components.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data.
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams, mentor others in the organization.
• Engage with manufacturing to perform producibility reviews
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to incorporate concepts to meet design intent and defend design proposals.  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Aeronautical Engineering or similar
• Solid contribution in a similar role or previous position
• Must be able to maintain a normal day-to-day fluid conversation in English on any topic with few mistakes (mistakes that do not affect clear understanding). Must have fluency, rhythm, and sufficient self-confidence in the language to be able to handle meetings and conversations.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (ASME Y14.5M, or applicable) relative to the function.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate with Senior Leadership.
• Capable of coaching others to accomplish assignments
• Demonstrated ability in managing projects across functions
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability in establishing common goals and objectives.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience using NX (Siemens) software
• Proficient user of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Highly motivated and passionate
• Self-starter with problem solving skills
• Keen listener with exceptional communication skills
• Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Lean knowledge

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