Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace is seeking engineers interested in software, systems, design, and hardware engineering roles to help us invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. In these roles, you will be challenged to use your technical skillset, problem-solving abilities, and lean mindset to meet key business objectives for our commercial and military customers across a variety of our product lines.
Note, GE offers competitive salaries and a full breadth of benefits including 401K company contribution with additional matching plans, flexible work arrangements, generous permissive time off policy, tuition reimbursement for future degrees, company paid life insurance, and a variety of competitive health insurance choices to meet your needs.
This is a Grand Rapids, MI opportunity and requires relocation to Grand Rapids, MI if you do not currently reside in the area (relocation assistance provided).Job Description
The Edison Works Avionics team is responsible for the pursuit and execution of business related to advanced military avionics platforms, and the evaluation of opportunities in emerging and adjacent markets. An Engineering Project Manager (EPM) in the Edison Works (EW) group will be responsible for leading project execution to an established scope within committed cost, schedule, and quality constraints. Additionally, the EPM will support a variety of Bids & Proposals (B&P) activities for multiple advanced avionics programs.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead execution of multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects.
Organizes, motivates, and guides cross functional engineering teams towards completion of project goals within constraints given.
Defines the engineering scope statement and work breakdown structure for the project in collaboration with the program manager (PM) and project stakeholders.
Forecast resource requirements for project execution and delivery.
Engages with functional organizations to ensure project is adequately resourced.
Manage and report on technical performance, project budget, schedule, scope, and risk.
Build relationships with support functions across the matrix organization to achieve results.
Manage and coordinate internal- or external- driven scope change requests.
Support engineering response effort for customer and internal B&P requests.
Recommend creative approaches to meet the technical and project requirements.
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that customer requirements are understood and being achieved.
Provide support to the PM in all engineering aspects of external customer interaction, including change liability and cost negotiation, scope, and schedule negotiation.
Drives pro-active risk mitigation activities to minimize project impacts.
Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems.
Assure proper documentation of technical data is generated for the assigned projects and is consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
Lead the project in key stakeholder reviews, including internal program or business reviews, and external customer reviews.
Streamline engineering processes to cost effectively execute advanced product programs.
Support EW business strategy
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar field from an accredited university or college.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in technical / project management leading engineering cross-functional product development teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Grand Rapids, MI opportunity (hybrid 2-3 days a week) relocation friendly opportunity).
Desired Characteristics
Project management experience, particularly in the development of new avionics technologies, products, and systems.
Experience with GE Edison Works/GE Aviation Systems project management processes and tools.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage and coordinate internal and external project resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of schedule and resource planning techniques and project management tools.
Strong decision-making skills in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of estimation and budgeting process.
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
Ability to influence others and create cohesive groups.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Aerospace Industry Experience.
Experience Developing Electrical Systems.
Active DOD Security Clearance.
Eligibility Requirements:
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Candidates must be able and willing to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance as needed.
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This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
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
