Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Summary The Cold Section Design organization is responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and support of future military engine products.

Engineer will own the design & development of advanced military products components. The engineer will be responsible for executing technical design tasks including analysis, manufacturing support, and test of assigned hardware in addition to program management of hardware cost, weight, & schedule deliverables. This position reports to an engineering manager in Evendale, OH with the opportunity to integrate with various internal & external engineering disciplines.

This role is 100% on-site/in-person.

Job Title Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Company Intro/About GE Aerospace GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft.

Cold Section Design teams are responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and support of future military engine products.

The Airfoils Lead Mechanical Design Engineer owns the design and development of advanced military engine airfoil components within the Cold Section Design organization. The role executes technical design tasks spanning analysis, manufacturing support, and test of assigned hardware and provides program management ownership for cost, weight, and schedule deliverables. Success in this role requires strong mechanical design fundamentals, structural and dynamic analysis understanding, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to execute challenging technical work in support of program goals.

About GE Aerospace

• Teams in the Cold Section Design space are energized with a passion for the aerospace industry and are devoted to supporting our military customers.
• We develop breakthrough technologies to create the future of military propulsion, continuing GE's long history of engineering excellence.
• We advance aviation technologies for today and tomorrow with a relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost , helping our customers achieve mission readiness and operational excellence.
• Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview This role is part of the Cold Section Design organization based in Evendale, Ohio .
• The organization is energized by a passion for aerospace and devoted to supporting military customers through breakthrough technologies that shape the future of military propulsion.
• This position is 100% on-site/in-person in Evendale, OH and reports to an engineering manager, with extensive collaboration across internal and external engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of assigned airfoil components for advanced military engine products, delivering solutions that meet program requirements.
• Execute conceptual and detailed engineering activities using principles of engineering, physics, and materials science for design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Perform or coordinate analysis of static structural behavior and dynamic behavior (e.g., vibration / rotordynamics) to support airfoil and module performance.
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders to resolve producibility issues and support hardware build execution.
• Support test planning and execution for assigned hardware, including interpretation of results and follow-up actions as required.
• Manage hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables; communicate risks, status, and recovery actions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering disciplines to integrate requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive execution to program goals.
• Provide informal guidance to new team members; may operate as a strong individual contributor or an early people leader supporting talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering position
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret level
• Highly motivated with strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve technical design challenges with disciplined documentation, planning, and program management skills

Preferred

• Experience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS) and 3D modeling software (e.g., NX/Unigraphics) Experience with manufacturing of aerospace components
• Experience with aerospace propulsion system test

Existing U.S. Government Security Clearance Closing At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. 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