GE9X Combustor Module Cost & Producibility Staff Engineer

Job Description Summary

Can you help us develop the future of flight? We're advancing flight for our customers, and we need engineers who can help us innovate. The GE Aerospace Engineering Team is looking for experienced mechanical design engineers who are ready to work on the fastest growing engine in Aviation history, GE9X. The GE9X engine is forecasted to enter service in 2027, creating a generational opportunity to be part of a team introducing a widebody aircraft and engine system to the field.

Within the Lifecycle Engineering team, as the GE9X Combustor Module Cost & Producibility Staff Engineer you will collaborate within the combustor module to implement design changes that reduce costs and enhance producibility. At this key pre-Entry into Service (EIS) phase of the GE9X program, you will play a critical role in preparing the team to identify cost and producibility ideas, oversee projects for the module, while also leading and executing on cost out and producibility design changes to implement before EIS and beyond. You will serve as the main focal for cost and producibility efforts within the Combustor module focused on redesigning for cost and producibility.

As the GE9X Combustor Module Cost & Producibility Staff Engineer, your judgement will be paramount in the success of the desired team outcomes which will require you to have the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters with advice from your peers.

At a job at this level you will work closely with cross functional partners to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise to make technically sound decisions with some level of evidence. You will act in the capacity of an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills, execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support all design, procurement, producibility and delivery activities for GE9X combustor module parts, enabling problem solving across additive part within the engine line.
• Own Cost plans for the Combustor module, ensuring plans are in place, executed per plan and problem solved when pressures are realized.
• Own producibility plans for the Combustor module focused on design changes, ensuring plans are in place, executed per plan and problem solved when pressures are realized.
• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned cost projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Work with a variety of engineering organizations and contribute to the development of the engine systems and designs.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the technical discipline
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Resolves issues in situations within current technical knowledge base and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• Be responsible for monitoring and communicating project status to Engineering leadership. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participate as a presenter in technical and program reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant engineering roles, including mechanical design engineering.
• 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 university or college

-- 10+ years of experience in relevant engineering roles with a focus on cost and producibility design changes including the following skills

• Demonstrated expertise in design and analysis tools, such as Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS classic and ANSYS Workbench.
• Presenting at design reviews or technical reviews.
• Experience and familiarity with GD&T principles and reading drawings.
• Ability to design components and systems that are easy and cost-effective to manufacture.
• Familiarity with lean methodologies to identify waste and optimize processes.
• Ability to perform cost breakdowns, identify cost drivers, and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Proficiency in analyzing data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Capability to assess risks associated with design changes and their impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).

-- 3+ years of experience leading projects or teams with established project management and structured problem-solving skills, including a track record of

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to analyze & solve technical design challenges with sound documentation, planning, & program management skills.
• Ability to independently organize, document, plan and execute simultaneous projects while aligning with business priorities.
• Experience in managing the impact of design changes on production, supply chain, and customer requirements.

-- Familiarity with and ability to leverage FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary LEAN operating model.

• Commitment to driving ongoing improvements in cost and producibility through structured methodologies like Kaizen or Hoshin Kanri.
• Understanding customer needs and ensuring design changes align with their requirements.

Better fuel burn. Better flight range. We've got that! Our customers are hungry for the 20% fuel burn advantage that the combined system provides, with flight range that enables flights between city pairs that simplify intercontinental travel. Learn more about the GE9X engine here .

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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 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 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