Job Description

What you’ll do

Lead technical strategy and execution

• Own the design, analysis, and evaluation of HPT blades, shrouds, and hangers using disciplined engineering methods and standards
• Integrate work across design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and field to meet program requirements on schedule and budget

Deliver product excellence

• Resolve complex technical issues; drive design maturation, risk burn-down, and configuration control
• Provide manufacturing and field support; close the loop with data from test and service to improve durability and performance

Communicate and influence

• Prepare and present technical content to internal/external stakeholders and customers
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, program reviews, and cross-functional initiatives

Grow capability

• Mentor and develop engineers; foster high standards for safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Author technical documentation and invention disclosures that protect competitive advantage

Impact you’ll have

• Advance GE9X fleet readiness and reliability
• Improve manufacturability and yield with production partners
• Reduce cost and cycle time through robust design and issue prevention
• Strengthen the technical bench through coaching and standard work

Role details at a glance

• Products/Scope: HPT blade, shroud and hanger support for GE9X
• Core Activities: Design ownership, analysis, hardware leadership, manufacturing support, field support, engine test coverage
• Key Interfaces: Design/Analysis, Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, Field/Customer Support
• Success Measures: Safety, quality, test/production readiness, manufacturing yield, fleet issue closure, schedule adherence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a design engineering position
• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of experience in a design engineering position
• Deep experience designing, testing, and certifying turbine blades or hot-section hardware
• Proficiency in lifing, heat transfer, structural analysis, and aero-mechanical behavior of HPT components
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem solving to identify and implement improved standard work and processes.
• Clear, confident communicator who can influence at all levels, including customers
• Proven mentoring and team leadership; passion for developing talent
• Experience with manufacturing methods for hot-section components (e.g., forging/casting, coatings, cooling features)
• Proven track record of collaboration and driving measurable team outcomes (e.g., improved delivery, quality, and cycle time) through clear communication, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Why join us

• Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably.
• Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
• Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.
• Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements.
• Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

How you’ll work

• Location: on-site in West Chester, OH, with occasional flexibility to WFH based on program needs
• Travel: 10, domestic
• Work authorization: Role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information

LI-MF1

Compensation Grade

SPB3

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes