Job Description Summary

Are you ready to innovate the future? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. We are looking for your talent and expertise to continue to transform flight as part of our LEAP engineering team. Looking to impact aviation for years to come? Your work on the CFM LEAP engine will do just that, as you help set a new standard in utilization, reliability and performance. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, unique ideas and perspectives. Join us and share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world. There has never been a better time to be part of our company and our culture and to see your career take flight!

Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Combustor - LEAP Engine Program

Role Summary/Purpose:

Ready to take the LEAP to GE Aerospace? Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ready to work on the fastest growing engine in aviation history? The LEAP engine is a culmination of cutting-edge technology, world-class reliability and unparalleled performance, and is the engine of choice to power the Airbus A320neo, the Boeing 737 MAX, and the COMAC C919 jet airliners.

Why is this technology the engine of choice? LEAP's 15% reduction in fuel burn (over prior generation of narrowbody applications) is moving the needle on sustainability today and proving out the next generation of sustainable technologies like ceramic composites, advanced turbine cooling, and additive manufacturing.

Our LEAP engine incorporates some of GE's latest technological innovations which are challenging our engineers to test the limits of what is possible and define non-traditional design solutions that keep GE Aerospace at the forefront of innovation. 

Bring your talent to the team in Cincinnati, Ohio, where you will be part of the LEAP Engineering Design organization. Your technical expertise and leadership skills combined with working turbomachinery design and product improvement activities help us ultimately power our customers, lift people up and bring them home safely.

What are the responsibilities? The Advanced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Executes, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to design and support engine components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and LEAP product / program requirements
• Develops in-depth knowledge in turbomachinery while using prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute in consistency with engineering policies and procedures
• Uses interpersonal skills to collaborate with peers and provide direction and mentoring to new team members
• Documents and communicates results of technical data generated
• Prepares and presents technical data to support internal and external customers; participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

• Shares engineering information, promote open dialogue, and provide timely communications on significant issues or developments

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• At least 3 additional years of experience in an engineering design position

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated experience in structural or combustion component design
• Positive, motivated, quick learner who has a passion for the aerospace industry, our customers, and our products
• Familiarity with design, test and analysis tools and systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to lead initiative of moderate scope and impact
• Established project management skills and ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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