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Support Equipment Engineering Program Manager

The Support Equipment Engineering Program Manager (PM) will support GE Aerospace's Edison Works next-generation military programs. In this role, you will serve as the focal point for propulsion system support equipment engineering and specialized tooling projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex schedules and contract deliverables, while coordinating with Edison Works Integrated Product Support Team and our aircraft integrators. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful development, fielding and long-term sustainment of future propulsion systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Support Equipment (SE) engineers on the requirements definition, design and engineering of SE and specialized tooling
• Tracks, manages and coordinates SE to support development engine assembly and production activities
• Leads/coordinates SE tryout activities with Development Assembly Engineers to verify form, fit and function of new SE items
• Interprets customer requirements and leads the qualification and delivery of SE and specialized tooling
• Analyzes existing Common Support Equipment (CSE) to determine if it can be re-used for propulsion systems sustainment, and identifies when new Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) is required
• Leads and supports the authoring of technical documents such as SE Program Plans and SE requirements documents
• Supports the development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets that align to DoD Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements
• Prepares monthly program status reports to summarize work scope accomplished, financial expenditures and schedule critical paths
• Manages contractual deliverables including tracking, reviewing, preparing and reporting status to internal and external stakeholders
• Organizes and leads internal reoccurring meetings, which provide management and leadership updates on SE status
• Identifies recommendations, risks and provides status to the Edison Works Maintenance Support Manager on related scope and deliverables
• Assists with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) and forecasting requirements
• Collaborates cross functionally within Edison Works and Defense and Systems engineering disciplines such as maintainability, reliability, supportability, safety engineering and Technical Publications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of aircraft turbine engine maintenance experience) + Minimum of 5 years of specific experience with aircraft turbine engine maintenance.
• Experience performing project or program management functions
• Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to work full time on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are limited work from home or remote opportunities
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience performing maintenance on propulsion systems such as F110, F118, F414, F100, F119, F135 etc.
• Knowledge of Integrated Product Support processes for military engine systems
• Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician, with a focus on tactical aircraft maintenance and aerospace propulsion highly desired
• Knowledge and/or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance