Job Description Summary

Job Description

More specifically the individual will:

• hold responsibility for delivering engineering excellence to effectively perform bids and proposals manage projects execute development strategies and conduct accurate engineering forecasts for Civil Platform Products

• 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 process improvement 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 Computing Product projects and other projects requiring the skillset

• support reporting and escalation rhythms using Lean methodologies 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 IR&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 using Lean Methodologies

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of 8 years of systems technical and project leadership experience in a highly technical engineering field preferably avionics systems

• Ability to travel up to 10%

• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Masters degree in Engineering Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university or college

• Knowledge and experience in developing and verifying 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

• 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

• 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 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)).

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