Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL
This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids or Clearwater, FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.Job Description
Job Description: As a Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing avionics products that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will utilize your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and lean mindset to drive key business objectives and exceed customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform mechanical design, interconnect evaluations, component selection, and tolerance stack-up analysis for avionics products.
Create detailed mechanical models, drawings, and bills of material.
Conduct thermal, stress, and vibration analyses to ensure product compliance with environmental and operational requirements, and provide technical reports.
Lead design and work-product reviews, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and lead multi-disciplinary design teams.
Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives and design architectural trade studies.
Provide technical support to the production factory for root cause investigations.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance department efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering.
Eligibility Requirement (s):
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. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this.
US Citizen: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Desired Characteristics:
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Experience in packaging design for electronics assemblies.
Working knowledge of Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
Proficiency in model and drawing creation using Siemens NX.
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management systems (PTC Windchill).
Experience in vibration and thermal analysis using FEA tools.
Knowledge of aerospace standards, materials, and processes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K with company contribution and matching plans.
Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Generous permissive time off policy.
Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Company-paid life insurance.
Variety of competitive health insurance choices.
At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.
To protect the interests of all parties, GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace, including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to GE Aerospace coworkers, or to GE Aerospace’s database will be considered GE Aerospace property.
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 InformationGE 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