Support Equipment Program Manager

Support Equipment Program Manager

The Support Equipment (SE) Program Manager will support GE Aerospace's Edison Works next-generation military programs. In this role, you will support propulsion system support equipment engineering and specialized tooling projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage schedules and contract deliverables, while coordinating with Edison Works Integrated Product Support Team and our aircraft integrators. This is a critical 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
• Lead SE try-out activities with the development assembly engineers to verify form, fit and function
• 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
• 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
• Supports monthly program status report development 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
• Supports 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
• 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 experience with aircraft turbine engine maintenance) + minimum of 3 years of specific experience with aircraft turbine engine maintenance
• Familiarity with turbine engine systems
• 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
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
• 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

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