Sub Section Manager- Systems Engineering
Sub Section Manager- Systems Engineering
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Job Description Summary
The Technical Manager will lead a team in the IO and Network (ION) engineering organization supporting the business and Application Engineering teams in defining a strategy for growth driving initiatives to continuously improve performance and processes executing successfully on projects to bring value for the company and our customers and achieving key functional business and broad company objectives. This is a People Leader role for a team of roughly 8-10 interdisciplinary engineers comprised of Engineering Project Managers (EPMs) Systems Engineers and/or Software Engineers that will require a talented individual to use their experience knowledge influence and initiative to set strategy manage team competency development and drive engineering execution excellence. The position spans ION products and projects and includes interfacing with numerous outside organizations. The role will report directly to the ION Engineering Leader with moderate autonomy and require high levels of operational judgment.This opportunity is bonus eligible with a work location of Grand Rapids MI. GE offers competitive salaries and a full breadth of benefits including 401K company contribution with additional matching plans flexible work arrangements permissive time off policy tuition reimbursement for future degrees company paid life insurance and a variety of competitive health insurance choices to meet your needs.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Hold responsibility for delivering engineering excellence to effectively perform bids and proposals manage projects execute development and verification strategies and conduct accurate engineering forecasts for ION
Support and conduct strategic resource planning then build an inclusive highly technical and high-performing team through recruitment and competency development guide them through hard times and celebrate their successes
Manage department sub-section to achieve functional business and broad company objectives including engineering planning and budgeting competency development culture development and process and execution excellence
Create and execute structured development plans customized for individual team members including holding the team accountable for supporting development of others within the organization
Set clear expectations for individual and team performance and manage/improve performance using controlled metrics and a continuous improvement mindset
Foster a culture of collaboration clear communication lean and accountability through leading motivating and inspiring others
Develop engineering competency that delivers results compliant with engineering processes and customer contractual requirements
Allocate qualified engineering talent and manage outsource activities to satisfy project demands both for ION projects as well as projects requiring the skillset
Support reporting and escalation rhythms with clear communication and firm understanding of status active ownership and management to resolve issues and a focus on continuous improvement
Provide technical expertise and leadership for the pursuit of new business the execution of existing business (NPI and R&D) and the continuous improvement of project management and systems engineering processes tools and talent
Drive effective startup of new projects focusing on strategic planning standardization reporting/monitoring expectation setting and One Team collaboration
Demonstrate superior technical expertise to translate highly technical engineering concepts into workable solutions leveraging engineering and product reuse
Demonstrate strong project management expertise to establish project teams conduct project planning manage and monitor project execution and perform active risk management
Hold project teams accountable to deliver quantifiable results against Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) expectations
Assist project and program leadership in the timely resolution of engineering design validation integration verification safety certification closure and other issues
Develop influential relationships with assigned customers at all levels
Provide specific engineering strategies credibility plans and actions that differentiate us from our competitors and make GE a great place to work both now and in the future
Maintain high visibility as a key engineering leader in the Avionics business while being respected for maturity professionalism expertise sound judgment passion for excellence long-term commitment and uncompromising integrity
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors degree in Aviation Aerospace Engineering Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 8-10 years of systems technical and project leadership experience in a highly technical engineering field preferably avionics systems
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
Masters degree in Aviation Aerospace Engineering Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university or college
Knowledge and experience in developing and specifying complex avionics systems
Prior experience as a people leader
Persistent thorough and execution-focused
Demonstrated success in engineering and business management
Demonstrated professionalism in demeanor and presentation to include excellence in questioning listening and influencing
Demonstrated capability to constructively partner and drive alignment across matrixed organizations
Highly visible hands-on approach while setting the example for high standards and accountability for the organization
Experienced with Earned Value and Activity Based Management methods
Financial knowledge
Proven ability to define product solutions which meet customer needs and provide a strong user experience
Demonstrated project management and/or system engineering experience leading large-scale projects or programs
Proficient in identifying stakeholder needs and collaborating with teams to define solutions
Ability to operate in an environment of uncertainty when working with the application of new technologies or processes
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage and inspire both one-on-one as well as in broad audiences
Exceptional organization written and presentation skills
Self-starter persistent thorough objective and accountable
Effective at active listening building trust being inclusive providing encouragement inspiring teams providing corrective feedback and being open to new ideas and ways of achieving success
Lean mindset-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement visual management and standard work
Deep knowledge of Project Management and/or Program Management fundamentals
Deep knowledge of Systems Engineering fundamentals and processes
Experience with and knowledge of industry development and certification standards and processes
Demonstrated experience in developing or leading effective teams
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 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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
