Job Description Summary
Job Description
About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
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!
Role Overview:
The Lead Project Engineer is responsible for supporting design, analysis and testing of GE Rockford (Loves Park) products. This support includes new product development, field issues, research, and production support. The products include bleed air pneumatic valves and linear actuators, used in aerospace applications. This role is located onsite in Loves Park, IL.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Subject matter expert on pneumatic, hydraulic, or fuel actuated valves.
- Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
- This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products.
- Leader in new product development, de-risking of a technology (technology maturation) and directing technical team members.
- In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
- In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or fuel actuated valves)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or fuel actuated valves
Preferred Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or fuel actuated valves
- Experience with aviation actuators, fans, and blowers.
- Knowledge with CAD, preferably SolidWorks and/or NX.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Demonstrated background in new product development, technology maturation, and directing technical team members.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Knowledge of tollgate process and aviation FAR 25 and FAR 33 certifications
- Familiarity with AS9100
- Familiarity with LEAN methodology and principals.
Additional Job Description
Compensation Grade
LPB1
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 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
