West Chester, Ohio, USA
8 days ago
Staff Engineer - Turbine Systems Test Specialist
Job Description SummaryAre you ready to elevate your future? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on-going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

This job is for a Systems Engineer for the LM6000 engine line. The LM6000 is an industrial and marine variant of the aircraft engine CF6-80C2 that has been modified for to power oil & gas and electrical applications. The Staff Engineer - Systems Engineer Test Specialist will be the engineering leader for LM6000 programs including new product introduction, cost out, reliability improvements, engine delivery and root cause investigations of field issues.

You will be responsible for establishing requirements, developing engineering plans to substantiate design changes to meet these requirements, and then leading the engineering teams through execution. This includes the engine level engineering integration and customer communications. Each product validation effort has own uniqueness; hence every project will broaden your area of expertise.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Actively drive technical excellence and learning throughout the organizationDrive root cause and containment for production engine issuesDevelop expertise around unique design difference that have originated from our niche market\\Support engine assembly by quickly resolving technical issuesDetermine and document instrumentation requirements for engineDevelop and execute overall engine test plansProduction engine test requirements document ownership  Lead cost reduction strategy and drive design changes as required to realize cost reductionUse LEAN toolset to improve our engineering team’s talent and ability to meet key metricsEnsure proper use of engineering standard tools and adherence to GE Toll Gate processSupport other GE businesses, internal and external customers, and suppliers as requiredSupport Product Line and Design Team to ensure rapid resolution of quality and delivery issuesProvide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product center, supplier, or field issuesEffectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers using reports, records, and letters

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of 5 years of experience in advanced engine design or engine systems integration

Desired Characteristics

5 years of experience in an engineering positionSystems Engineering experience with Gas Turbine Engines (GTE)Engine test experience with GTEsStrong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and operational processStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to guide and influence othersIn-depth understanding of engineering technology and toolsDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problemsDemonstrated ability to lead programs / projectsAbility to document, plan, market, and execute programsEstablished project management skills

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 really 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.

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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

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