Aero Product Service Quick Response Center Leader (MFD)
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
As the Quick Response Center (QRC) Senior Engineering Manager you will lead a high-impact global team of Product Service Engineers (PSE) who are the front-line for technical issue resolution for GE Vernovas aeroderivative gas turbine fleet. This role will combine strategic leadership coaching and technical domain expertise. You will be responsible for driving the technical disposition for urgent field issues ensuring the operational reliability of the LM2500 LM6000 and LMS100 fleets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Lean principles.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Front-Line Leadership: Provide daily and strategic leadership to a globally distributed team of Product Service Engineers to drive rapid customer issue resolution prioritizing Safety Quality Delivery and Cost.
Technical Domain Expertise: Act as a senior technical authority for aeroderivative gas turbine operability specifically focusing on troubleshooting and resolution for LM2500 LM6000 and LMS100 models.
Operational Excellence: Own the operating rhythm (standard work) for the QRC utilizing a Lean mindset to reduce response cycle times and improve technical response quality.
Proactive Issue Avoidance: Champion a proactive approach by systematically targeting Unscheduled Engine Removal (UER) reductions and implementing strategies to reduce customer trips.
Talent Development: Own succession planning and performance reviews for the global QRC team. Attract and develop technical talent with a focus on deepening aeroderivative maintenance and design expertise.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Services Product Line and Engineering teams during high-pressure situations such as forced outages to ensure optimal technical support and customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college OR equivalent knowledge and experience.
Major experience in Engineering Operations or Gas Turbine Services.
Experience as a leader of a global or multi-disciplinary technical team.
Direct experience with gas turbine maintenance practices and operability troubleshooting.
Eligibility Requirement
Willingness to work off-hours for support when needed.
Desired Characteristics
Deep technical knowledge of LM2500 LM6000 and LMS100 aeroderivative gas turbines.
GE Vernova Way Alignment: Demonstrated ability to lead with humility transparency and focus. You should exhibit behaviors that prioritize safety accountability and the One Team mindset.
Technical Acumen: Strong background in gas turbine design and aeroderivative-specific maintenance practices.
GE Vernova Services Experience: Prior experience within GE Vernova Services is highly preferred with a strong understanding of the business objectives and customer landscape.
Lean Leadership: Proven ability to implement Lean methodologies to improve engineering processes and team efficiency.
Decisiveness: Strong operational judgment with the ability to manage complex technical challenges under tight deadlines.
If contracted in Spain:
Non-national candidates are responsible to know the minimum documentation requirements to be able to be contracted in country: EU Work Permit NIE- Social Security Affiliation Number in Spain (NAF) and Bank Account in Spain. They must be in possession of them at the time of start hiring. GE will not sponsor this requirement.
En caso de ser contratado en España:
El candidato no-nacional es responsable de conocer los requisitos de documentación mínimos necesarios para poder ser contratado en el país como trabajador por cuenta ajena: NIE Número de Afiliación a la Seguridad Social en España (NAF) y Cuenta bancaria en España. Deberá estar en posesión de los mismos en el momento de iniciar su contratación. GE no financiará este requisito.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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
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