GE Aerospace
Mechanical Analysis and Thermal Design Operations and Process Leader
GE Aerospace, Lynn, Massachusetts, us, 01910
Job Description Summary
About GE Aerospace
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.
About this Position
The Mechanical Analysis and Thermal Design Operations and Process Leader will drive top level product line tactical and strategic initiatives. In this role, the operations and process leader has purview over the section’s top level metrics for programs that span a diverse set of customers and airframers. Responsibilities include managing the overall portfolio of programs across all four sub-sections to support the team in resource planning and aligning engineering metrics and deliverables with business financial deliverables. The Operations and Process Leader will also partner with the teams to identify strategic waste reduction opportunities and coordinate with Product Line leaders to fund these projects.
The role requires high levels of operational judgment to impact the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team; having a lean mindset and being process focused are essential enablers for the role.
Working at our Lynn Facility
Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million sqft of manufacturing space, we’re making a huge contribution to the future of flight. And, considering that very first jet engines were born here in 1942, we clearly are the career home of people who are deeply knowledgeable about building quality engines. What’s more, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in our facility in the last five years alone.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Provides counsel and recommendations to section product line management on both tactical execution and longer term strategic initiatives. Tactical execution includes meeting section level performance metrics including business financial commitments and implementing operational rhythms. Strategic initiatives include long range forecasting and strategic workforce planning as well as Lean continuous improvement.
Responsible for defining and driving section key performance indices (KPIs) including appropriate action plans to close on performance metrics.
Responsible for developing and managing cross functional, technology led, or product focused programs. Manages budgets and interfaces with contractors, suppliers, customers and internal functions. Manages program resource and budget allocation/integration. Manages schedule, budget, and tollgate process for NPI, requisition, or sustaining programs. Influences the programs to meet customer CTQs.
Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in an engineering role AND program or project leadership role within an engineering environment
Desired Characteristics
A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in an engineering role AND program or project leadership role within an engineering environment
Champion of a lean culture with a passion for Continuous Improvement.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated clear thinking with concise, action oriented communications with senior leadership.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a focus on boundary-less collaboration and inclusiveness.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Demonstrated leadership as a change agent executing on Department or Section level initiatives.
Process focused.
Experience with problem solving tools such as MS Projects or Miro Boards.
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.
#LI-MF1
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 (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 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
About GE Aerospace
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.
About this Position
The Mechanical Analysis and Thermal Design Operations and Process Leader will drive top level product line tactical and strategic initiatives. In this role, the operations and process leader has purview over the section’s top level metrics for programs that span a diverse set of customers and airframers. Responsibilities include managing the overall portfolio of programs across all four sub-sections to support the team in resource planning and aligning engineering metrics and deliverables with business financial deliverables. The Operations and Process Leader will also partner with the teams to identify strategic waste reduction opportunities and coordinate with Product Line leaders to fund these projects.
The role requires high levels of operational judgment to impact the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team; having a lean mindset and being process focused are essential enablers for the role.
Working at our Lynn Facility
Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million sqft of manufacturing space, we’re making a huge contribution to the future of flight. And, considering that very first jet engines were born here in 1942, we clearly are the career home of people who are deeply knowledgeable about building quality engines. What’s more, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in our facility in the last five years alone.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Provides counsel and recommendations to section product line management on both tactical execution and longer term strategic initiatives. Tactical execution includes meeting section level performance metrics including business financial commitments and implementing operational rhythms. Strategic initiatives include long range forecasting and strategic workforce planning as well as Lean continuous improvement.
Responsible for defining and driving section key performance indices (KPIs) including appropriate action plans to close on performance metrics.
Responsible for developing and managing cross functional, technology led, or product focused programs. Manages budgets and interfaces with contractors, suppliers, customers and internal functions. Manages program resource and budget allocation/integration. Manages schedule, budget, and tollgate process for NPI, requisition, or sustaining programs. Influences the programs to meet customer CTQs.
Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in an engineering role AND program or project leadership role within an engineering environment
Desired Characteristics
A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in an engineering role AND program or project leadership role within an engineering environment
Champion of a lean culture with a passion for Continuous Improvement.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated clear thinking with concise, action oriented communications with senior leadership.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a focus on boundary-less collaboration and inclusiveness.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Demonstrated leadership as a change agent executing on Department or Section level initiatives.
Process focused.
Experience with problem solving tools such as MS Projects or Miro Boards.
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.
#LI-MF1
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 (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 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