Lead Mechanical Component Engineer

GE Aerospace • Vandalia, OH • 2h ago

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton-known widely as the birthplace of aviation-where the Wright Brothers built the world's first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 27 acres right off Interstates 75 and 70.

At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of aerospace customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

The Mechanical Component Engineer role within the Sustaining Engineering team will work on Power generation products for both the Military and Commercial programs. You will work closely with Design, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, and Supplier Quality engineers to ensure the production and delivery of high-quality power generation products to our aviation customers, consistently.

This position will work closely with the above-mentioned functions. Onsite work is required daily at the Vandalia, OH facility.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Component Engineer you will: execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards,

practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project

Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments

Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues

Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Provide engineering / technical support in a production environment

Familiar with Engineering Change (EC), Root Cause Corrective Analysis (RCCA), Cost Analysis, etc.

Identify continue improvement opportunities in terms of product design, testing, and cost.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college

A minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering role

Additional Information

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.

Onsite work is required Monday-Friday at the Vandalia, OH facility.

Desired Characteristics

Prior experience working in a manufacturing or production support environment

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to influence others and lead small teams

Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

Effective problem identification and solution skills

Proven analytical and organizational ability

Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment

Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

And more!

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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 Aerospace 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

GE Aerospace 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.

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