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Job Description

Site Overview:

Established in 2000 the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies advanced materials and additive manufacturing.

Role Overview :

The Bangalore Site Leader role has four distinct responsibilities:

• JFWTC Site Leader: The JFWTC Site Leader drives strategic direction for one of GE Aerospaces most complex and dynamic global sitesa 50-acre campus housing over 6000 employees and contractors with 5 collocated companies and 8 legal entities. This leader is accountable for delivering operational excellence including managing commercial leases ensuring regulatory compliance and financials. They champion environmental health and safety standards while fostering collaboration with local government agencies to maintain compliance and strengthen community engagement. Their leadership ensures the seamless integration of tenant operations with GE Aerospaces broader strategic goals.

• Bangalore Engineering Centre (BEC) Site Leader: The BEC Site Leader provides visionary leadership to a diverse team of 800 engineering professionals across critical functions such as FoF CESE ID&B IM and Electric Power. They deploy GE Aerospaces proprietary FLIGHT DECK operating model to deliver breakthrough operational financial and Hoshin Kanri (HK) goals. This leader cultivates a world-class inclusive work environment that drives innovation and customer value while spearheading regional engineering support across India MENAT and APAC. They build strategic relationships with Indias aerospace regulators and leverage the local ecosystem to deliver exceptional value for customers fleets suppliers and MRO shops ensuring GE Aerospaces leadership in the region.

• Research (Bangalore) Site Leader: The Research Site Leader shapes the future of GE Aerospace by leading a team of 125 researchers in India to deliver transformative growth solutions across TODAY TOMORROW and FUTURE business horizons. They deploy FLIGHT DECK to drive technology innovation and create game-changing platforms for customers. Their strategic leadership aligns resources with emerging tech trends ensuring impactful contributions to business growth and value creation. They focus on attracting developing and retaining niche talent to advance cutting-edge research positioning GE Aerospace as a leader in aerospace innovation.

• Support DT Team at Site: The leader provides functional oversight to the 450 employee Digital Technology (DT) team at the Bangalore site enabling them to deliver critical digital solutions that drive operational efficiency innovation and competitive advantage for GE Aerospace.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.

• At least 15 years of Engineering Leadership experience of which at least 5 years should be in leading large complex teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Ability to guide and inspire Engineering and Research teams across diverse technology segments

• Expertise in operations integration target-setting and coordination throughout the engine lifecycle.

• Proven ability to manage heterogeneous workforces and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.

• Strong focus on driving innovation operational excellence and customer-focused outcomes.

• Deep industry knowledge to address regional and global challenges.

• Ability to address technical challenges and operational issues delivering effective solutions in over-constrained and ambiguous scenarios.

• Proven ability to foster a resilient and high-performing environment through critical thinking and decisive action.

• Proven ability to navigate relationships and manage resources across multiple functions to achieve strategic goals.

• Experience in managing budgets and ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

• Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed

• Leadership ability: strong communicator decision-maker collaborative

• Problem solver: analytical-minded challenges existing processes critical thinker.

At GE Aerospace we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop we accelerate.

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