Lead Engineer - Program Management

Company: GE
Location: Lynn
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryA Support Equipment Program Manager is technical program manager role responsible for creating, maintaining, and supporting all the assembly/disassembly and transportation equipment for assigned engines. Drives initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiative coordination. 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.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and managing cross functional, technology led, or product focused programs. - Manages budgets and interfaces with contractors, suppliers, customers and internal functions. - Manages program resource and budget allocation/integration. Manages schedule, budget, and tollgate process for NPI, requisition, or sustaining programs. - Influences the programs to meet customer CTQs.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of support equipment design process and engine assembly process. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Driving improvements for on time delivery, first time yield, and cost reduction for equipment and tooling designs.
• Working with customers and internal shops to identify equipment and tooling needs
• Presenting at multiple levels of the organization
• Occasional travel to support tooling validations, customer and internal shop support, and program meetings.Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Support Equipment Design).
  • 3 years of experience in program management related to engineering and design
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearanceDesired Characteristics
    • Established project management skills.
    • Tool Design experience
    • General knowledge in jet engine assembly process
    • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
    • Work effectively with a team in a horizontal structure
    • Familiarity with design, test and analysis tools and systems
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Strong presentation skills and public speaking
    • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
    • PC proficiency
    • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
    • Ability to document, plan, and execute projects.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.Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: Yes

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