Staff Engineer – CF34 Mechanical Systems Engineer

Job Description Summary

The CF34 Mechanical System Staff Engineer will provide technical support and leadership to develop practical and innovative ways of identifying and meeting goals within Turbomachinery Modules. In this role you will serve as a consulting resource and will be resolving complex issues related to Mechanical System Engineer (MSE), holding accountability to Business Goals. You will support the strategy for ID&B Turbomachinery team and Design Board. Impacts quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of own team.

Job Description

TECHNICAL EXECUTION

• Executes technical projects/programs requiring significant MSE Hardware design domain expertise.
• Protects integrity of the product. Reviews and approves proposals and concepts for technical depth and accuracy. Ensures relevant options are considered to provide a balanced solution that meets technical requirements at an appropriate risk.
• Conduct assessments and develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems.
• Establishes development test and certification/qualification plans. Executes plans and obtains agency approvals. Monitors and maintains product certification/qualification basis throughout the product lifecycle.
• Integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization.
• Assure that proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks is consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

LEADERSHIP

• Coach and mentor others in MSE hardware assignments meeting business goals.
• Recommends approach utilizing current best practices to meet program/project needs.
• Develop a horizontal collaboration between engineering and other organizations (e.g., Supply chain, Services, Manufacturing, ESD&I, Fleet Management, new make, Overhaul shops, etc.).

PRODUCT SERVICES

• Leads overall technical execution or provides the engineering technical support to cross functional teams to improve or resolve design field issues (i.e. FPRG or FMD)
• Leads field technical projects, presenting solutions in technical and business forums (i.e. Commodity Tech Reviews, Systems Tech Reviews, PCB, SPMT)

STRATEGY

• Support and provide inputs for ID&B Turbomachinery strategy and GEIQ MSE hardware (Design Board 12).

COMMUNICATION

• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to accomplish overall goals.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.

Qualifications / Requirements

• MRB MSE Parts Mentor.
• MRB MSE Parts Approver.
• Recognized experience working with MSE (Design Board 12) hardware.
• Technical Contributions to the Design Board 12.
• BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• Solid contribution in a similar role or previous position.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate with Senior Leadership and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability in managing projects across functions.
• Capable of coaching others to accomplish assignments.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to adapt, be flexible and responsive with deliverables.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Lead initiatives of high scope and impact.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No