Job Description SummaryLead Engineer - Repair Development is responsible to provide technical leadership to the in-service technical management of assigned product components throughout the product life cycle.
Key responsibilities include, monitoring and internal/external response to the in-service performance of the assigned hardware relative to product requirements with respect to safety, reliability, durability and cost of ownership.
You will manage projects to achieve engine TAT targets, Services Productivity and additional business goals for a specific module or hardware.
In addition, you will interface with organizations such as the Engineering Departments (Design, PSE, Analytics, MAE and MPED, etc.,), MRO shops, Digital Services Solutions (DSS), CSA Operations, Aviation Operations Center (AOC), Customer & Product Support Organization (C&PSO).Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Development of repair and inspection technologies, process qualification, industrialization. Related program deliverables to repair facilities for new and updated processes.
- Lead the assigned hardware engineering activities bringing customer’s perspective to the team. Work along with team on other modules beyond assigned hardware and provide mentoring/guidance.
- Answer technical inquiries and departure records from external airlines, customer overhaul shops, as well as internal GE shops.
- Drive resolution to top in-service issues and on-time customer responsiveness, burn down DR volume. Own Manual changes.
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
- Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelors /Masters in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent specialization with strong academic track record.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Aviation Engines or Turbo machinery Repair, Product support Engineering (PSE), and / or Design activities
- Skilled in aviation regulatory compliance requirements
- Strong engineering problem solving capabilities
- Strong project management skills including cross-functional coordination of activities
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization both internally and externally
- Ability and willingness to travel as required
Desired Characteristics
- Strong experience in repair development of aircraft engines
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt or Black Belt
About us:
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*Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
