Job Description SummaryThe Project Engineer (PE) will lead New Product Development (NPD) of engineering projects for the power generation team. Projects will predominantly be high speed permanent magnet alternators and other similar machines, power electronics and regulators.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
The PE will lead the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) with a focus on the Power Product line and be responsible for the successful development of assigned products. The PE will coordinate the activities of team members and interact closely with other functions including Electrical and Electromagnetic Design, Mechanical, Design/Drafting, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Marketing. The Principal Duties & Responsibilities will include the following:
- Overall ownership and accountability of assigned NPD projects from launch through production release
- Meeting all project deliverables and schedule deadlines including hardware, testing, analysis and documentation
- Prepare design & analysis reports and lead design reviews for assigned projects
- Be the primary technical customer point of contact for assigned projects
- Review drawings and have a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Review all design results to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Develop and implement standard design practices from lessons learned
- Interpret and clarify customer technical expectations
- Work with the Development Team to meet internal unit cost and develop cost targets
- Define and maintain technical compliance to customer requirements
- Write technical proposals and present technical information to customers
- Lead R&D efforts, support improvements to the TRL and MRL maturation of power products
- Lead cost reduction efforts and track progress
- Resolution of field issues
- Factory support
- Travel up to 20 Domestic and International
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in engineering)
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- Advanced degree would be a plus
- Ability to influence and seamlessly work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including upper management.
- Ability to organize and structure development team meetings and deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
The base pay range for this position is $67,700 - $101,400. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on April 17, 2024.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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
