Staff Engineer - Project Management
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Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective innovative spirit drive and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight! Engineering is at the center of what we do and we are looking for talented innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today tomorrow and in the future. If you are a dreamer doer and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight this is the opportunity for you.In this multifaceted role you will be responsible for leading a large cross functional engineering project for our GE Aerospace customers. In partnership with the other functions youll drive results that meet our customer expectations in terms of budget schedule and delivery. You will be expected to execute with some autonomy guided by established policies and principles of GEs Proprietary Lean Operating System FLIGHTDECK.
The Engineering Project Manager holds responsibility for overseeing every facet of engineering project execution throughout the development stage of the program lifecycle. This encompasses managing scope schedule cost technical aspects risk and quality with support from Technical Leads (TLs) and Individual Contributors as needed. In this role the Engineering Project Manager will support the Navigation and Guidance Flight Management System development team. The preferred location is Grand Rapids however hybrid/remote flexibility is available.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and managing engineering / technology projects. Interfaces with internal/external customers to ensure organization resource allocation is made. Accountable to deliver the scope of work to the original cost estimate. Manages schedule budget and integration of NPI and/or requisition projects including influencing the projects to meet customer CTQs and hit tollgate milestones.
- Accountable to the assigned FMS Program Manager for customer milestones including contract negotiations and scope and cost management.
- Drives successful project execution using earned value management techniques
- Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
- Has indepth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
- Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management manufacturing technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
Oversees the technical and financial aspects of proposal responses.
Target Outcomes
In this role the Engineering Project Manager will achieve the following objectives:
- Industry Leading Operational Rhythms for NPI Execution
- Implement Lean Product Development and drive Continuous Improvement
- Lead Coaching of Teams Daily Management Problem Solving Improvement
- Drive Execution of Product Line Goals to meet needs of multiple customers
This will result in:
- Strong execution by teams >95% milestones met with high quality
- Excellent track record of Continuous Improvement and increased development efficiency
- Future growth due to high customer satisfaction
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in a STEM related field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 5 years working experience in technical leadership or project management position(s)
- 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.
Desired Characteristics
- Excellent Learning Capacity and Agility (Continuous SelfDriven Learner)
- Proven ability to work through others with Humility Transparency and Accountability
- Proven ability to coach and develop execution teams
- Excellent problems solving skills
- PMP Certification
- Successful track record of leading project planning and execution to deliver on customer commitments
- Strong understanding of product line engineering and management techniques
- Solid understanding of Lean Product Development
- Excellent track record of driving Continuous Improvement
- Solid Understanding of Safety Critical SW Development Process
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategy development and deployment
- Ability to reconcile and align multiple stakeholder expectations while meeting overall project goals
This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled 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. exportcontrolled 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 anEqual 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
