Product Definition Engineer - Designer

Job Description Summary
The PDE Designer role will review definition of parts and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance, stack-ups, and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and inspection. This role will also determine dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing capabilities and will execute projects.


Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The PDE Designer supports the engineering function to perform the design, test, or integration required to define and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program/product requirements within the PDE scope.

• With guidance, creates definition of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 2D drawings, 3D reusable models in a linked model environment, tolerance stack-ups, and various other electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, quality and inspection within expected cost, quality and schedule
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific initiatives
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
• Effectively collaborate between organizations to assure part design compatibility
• Export tag applicable definition created by self and responsible purchased services based on jurisdiction and exportability classifications
• Work within the guidelines of applicable GE Policies & Procedures,
• Engineering Standards, Product Definition Operating Procedures, Specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and special security requirements;
• Maintain quality of the projects and ensure schedule requirements are met
• May be directed to apply for security clearance in order to work on government secured program with varying ranges of security clearance.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (or a High School diploma and 4 years of relevant experience)
• 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:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience with engine systems including module and engine-level assembly
  drawings, installation drawings, key dimension drawings and interface control drawings
• Working knowledge of Engine Design Control Structure and ability to construct
  and manage engine cross-section representations across the engineering team
• Stack-up analysis skills to effectively tolerance system-level hardware features to ensure proper clearances and fits for performance
• In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and capabilities, assembly, and test procedures
• Unigraphics 3D solid modeling computer aided design (CAD) skills
• Working knowledge of UG NX and Teamcenter
• Ability to manage electronic data files in a structured database environment
• Familiarity with sketcher-based design methodology
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as it relates to individual parts and overall assemblies (ANSI Y145)
• Web based knowledge, word processing, and electronic spreadsheet / presentation
  skills;
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to perform in a team environment,
  across functions, and with suppliers and revenue sharing partners;
• Configurations and / or controls design hardware experience
• Working knowledge of software that ensures proper clearances of engine components

For Lynn MA location:

The pay for this position starts at 33.60 per hour. This posting is expected to close on October 16th.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.


GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes