Job Description Summary

Are you a project manager who loves working on innovative technologies? If so, GE Aerospace Defense and Systems wants you to join their Advanced programs execution team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will be part of a cross-functional team that develops innovative solutions for capabilities on custom hardware. You will work on projects related to cybersecurity, edge computing, Machine Learning, sensing and signal processing.

To apply for this position, you need to be a U.S. citizen and have or be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. You also need to move to Grand Rapids, MI, but don't worry, GE will provide comprehensive corporate relocation assistance.

GE Aerospace is a leader in inventing the future of flight. One example is the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. GE offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits, including 401K contributions and matching, flexible work arrangements, generous time off, tuition reimbursement, and various health insurance options.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today!

Job Description

As a Lead Engineer - Engineering Project Management you will play a vital role in leading a team of passionate and skilled engineers who share your vision of creating innovative solutions. You will be accountable for delivering the agreed project scope within the committed cost, schedule and quality as well as provide oversight and leadership to the engineering team to meet customer and business expectations. To succeed in this position, you will need a background in project management, a keen eye for detail, and desire to learn in a fast-paced environment. You will also need to demonstrate an ability to take full ownership of your role as a key partner driving for team success.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects.
• Organizes, motivates, and guides cross functional engineering teams towards completion of project goals within constraints given.
• Defines the engineering scope statement and work breakdown structure for the project in collaboration with the program manager (PM) and project stakeholders.
• Forecast resource requirements for project execution and delivery.
• Engages with functional organizations to ensure project is adequately resourced.
• Manage and report on technical performance, project budget, schedule, scope, and risk.
• Build relationships with support functions across the matrix organization to achieve results.
• Manage and coordinate internal- or external- driven scope change requests.
• Support engineering response effort for customer and internal B&P requests.
• Recommend creative approaches to meet the technical and project requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that customer requirements are understood and being achieved.
• Provide support to the PM in all engineering aspects of external customer interaction, including change liability and cost negotiation, scope, and schedule negotiation.
• Drives pro-active risk mitigation activities to minimize project impacts.
• Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data is generated for the assigned projects and is consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Lead the project in key stakeholder reviews, including internal program or business reviews, and external customer reviews.
• Streamline engineering processes to cost effectively execute advanced product programs.
• Develop and manage engineering and technology projects, ensuring effective resource allocation in collaboration with internal engineering management.
• Deliver project scope within the original cost estimate, managing scope, schedule, budget, and integration of NPI projects to meet customer expectations and achieve tollgate milestones. Projects are often components of larger programs.
• Demonstrate financial and operational expertise to navigate multiple projects funding the same product, including understanding different revenue streams (internal vs. customer-funded).
• Apply project management acumen to delineate scope, protecting company-developed intellectual property for competitive advantage.
• Possess knowledge of best practices for integrating a common computing platform with products.
• Lead the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) to ensure seamless execution.
• Use judgment and propose solutions outside of set parameters to address complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and interdependent production cycles.
• Apply technical experience and analytical thinking, utilizing multiple internal and limited external sources to make decisions.
• Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Communicate effectively to present project updates to senior leadership and the IPDT, fostering consensus on topics within the field.
• Drive weekly and monthly operating reviews using GE's FLIGHT DECK templates and standards.
• Advocate for FLIGHT DECK LEAN initiatives within the project, promoting adoption within the functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field, or have a minimum of 6 years of relevant full-time work experience.
• 5+ years of technical project management experience
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain or currently holds a security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

Eligibility Requirement(s):

• US Citizen: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage and coordinate internal and external project resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of schedule and resource planning techniques and project management tools.
• Strong decision-making skills in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of estimation and budgeting process.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
• Ability to influence others and create cohesive groups.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Aerospace Industry Experience.
• Experience Developing Electrical Systems.
• Active DOD Security Clearance.

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Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

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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.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes