Engineering Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Civil Platforms (CP) Engineering Specialist supports project and technical leadership across the CNMS portfolio to enable effective execution of engineering tasks and strategic initiatives. This role focuses on building and maintaining project execution rhythm through metrics tools resource coordination and continuous improvement. You will partner closely with Technical Managers Technical Leads and Engineering Project Managers to improve Safety Quality Delivery and Cost.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Project execution support
- Gather analyze and publish critical project metrics and dashboards
- Create and manage burn-up/burn-down charts and delivery/release plans
- Track actions risks and dependencies; escalate issues in a timely manner
- Lead or contribute to lean/process improvement initiatives
Engineering tools and access
- Serve as point of contact for access to engineering/project tools (RTC Box DOORS/DXL Rally Spotfire Confluence Jira etc.)
- Develop implement and maintain tools queries and metrics that help engineers
Resource and supplier coordination
- Assist with onboarding of GE hires purchased services and contractors
- Partner with Technical Managers to identify key skillsets and assign resources
- Support ongoing third-party activities: statements of work purchase order updates supplier performance monitoring and collaboration with NPI Sourcing
Leadership support
- Provide CP leadership with insights to inform strategic decisions
- Maintain monthly headcount supply/demand tracking at department and project levels
- Contribute to improving team effectiveness and cross-functional interfaces

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum 2 years of experience in Engineering Operations or Engineering Technology roles

Desired Characteristics

Proficiency in Excel including creating project plan lines with burn-up/burn-down charts
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems; self-starter results-oriented able to multi-task
Familiarity with regulated engineering development processes
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables Filters Charts Tables); strong metrics and query development
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with DOORS and DXL
Experience with change and configuration management processes/tools
Established project management skills; ability to document plan market and execute programs
Familiarity with Earned Value Management and Activity-Based Management
Effective collaboration with global and virtual teams

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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: No

Required Experience:

Job Description SummaryThe Civil Platforms (CP) Engineering Specialist supports project and technical leadership across the CNMS portfolio to enable effective execution of engineering tasks and strategic initiatives. This role focuses on building and maintaining project execution rhythm through metr...

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Project execution support
- Gather analyze and publish critical project metrics and dashboards
- Create and manage burn-up/burn-down charts and delivery/release plans
- Track actions risks and dependencies; escalate issues in a timely manner
- Lead or contribute to lean/process improvement initiatives
Engineering tools and access
- Serve as point of contact for access to engineering/project tools (RTC Box DOORS/DXL Rally Spotfire Confluence Jira etc.)
- Develop implement and maintain tools queries and metrics that help engineers
Resource and supplier coordination
- Assist with onboarding of GE hires purchased services and contractors
- Partner with Technical Managers to identify key skillsets and assign resources
- Support ongoing third-party activities: statements of work purchase order updates supplier performance monitoring and collaboration with NPI Sourcing
Leadership support
- Provide CP leadership with insights to inform strategic decisions
- Maintain monthly headcount supply/demand tracking at department and project levels
- Contribute to improving team effectiveness and cross-functional interfaces

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum 2 years of experience in Engineering Operations or Engineering Technology roles

Desired Characteristics

Proficiency in Excel including creating project plan lines with burn-up/burn-down charts
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems; self-starter results-oriented able to multi-task
Familiarity with regulated engineering development processes
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables Filters Charts Tables); strong metrics and query development
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with DOORS and DXL
Experience with change and configuration management processes/tools
Established project management skills; ability to document plan market and execute programs
Familiarity with Earned Value Management and Activity-Based Management
Effective collaboration with global and virtual teams