Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Next Generation Products

Job Description Summary
As a premier NPI, NGP1 is fast paced and setting new standards for Edison Works. The Program Mechanical Design team is a large organization with multiple sub-teams. This role is aligned to a sub-team spanning multiple commodities and design phases, including cost-out design, hardware delivery, test, certification/qualification, and technical publications. This role operates in a highly cross-functional environment, enabling rapid learning and product maturation, and will help lead the charge on FLIGHT DECK adoption within Edison Works, applying lean principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the NPI lifecycle.

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned components for advanced military products
• Adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements
• Leverage prior mechanical design experience and broaden knowledge of one's own technical discipline to meet product deliverables within schedule and budget constraints
• Demonstrate systems-thinking mentality to understand how work of one's team integrates with others to achieve product requirements
• Exhibit autonomy to make decisions within a defined requirements framework while resolving design challenges in situations which require technical knowledge and judgment
• Review designs and consult with senior technical leaders for evaluation of work
• This role requires sound interpersonal skills to develop strong internal and external customer relationships by serving as an interface point within GE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a mechanical design or mechanical analysis engineering position
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Team-oriented, growth-driven, and people-savvy: Demonstrates humility and a team-first mindset, shows strong drive and ownership to continuously improve outcomes, and brings high interpersonal awareness to communicate effectively, build trust, and collaborate across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS and 3D modelling software such as NX Unigraphics
• Holding an existing US Government Security Clearance

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more
sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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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: No