Advanced Lead Engineer - Operations - Test Systems Engineering & Flight Test Operations (TSE & FTO)

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an engineering professional to support the GE Aerospace Test Systems Engineering/Flight Test Operations teams (TSE/FTO) with a keen focus on data management and business collaboration. This role requires a highly process-oriented individual with strong documentation and data skills, capable of problem-solving and possessing a lean mindset. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to influence without direct authority. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Spotfire and other internal data systems, with demonstrated proficiency in learning new systems. The position is based in either Evendale or Lynn and demands a deep understanding of Aerospace engineering language to aid in multi-million-dollar Plant and Equipment (P&E) strategic planning and investment strategy, including tracking execution of spend bs. Budget. Familiarity with the "Bullet Train" expense budgeting and tracking process and the ability to interface effectively within the TSE/FTO and externally to partner organizations to understand role-specific requirements is essential. The role involves formulating business strategies, funneling plans, and requirements to leadership for project and budget approval. Candidates with a finance background coupled with engineering experience, as well as project management skills to ensure project alignment with plans, will be highly desired. This position offers a valuable learning opportunity within GE Aerospace, emphasizing LEAN principles, and targets engineering candidates eager to embrace the business strategy of Engineering.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process improvement and metrics tracking in assigned operations areas. Use of Flight Deck methodology to work in a Lean manner. Areas may include Plant & Engineering (P&E), special tooling and bullet train support.
• Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 5 additional years of experience in an aerospace or engineering position
• Ability to support from Evendale, OH or Lynn, MA.

Desired Characteristics

• 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.
• Experience in GE Aerospace or comparable organization engine test and/or Test Systems Engineering (TSE) and/or Flight Test Operations (FTO)
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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