Lead Component Engineer

The Lead Component Engineer is responsible for the selection qualification documentation and lifecycle management of electronic and electromechanical components used in our products. This role ensures components meet quality reliability and regulatory requirements in alignment with recognized international component management standards.

The role serves as a key technical resource for component engineering providing guidance to design sourcing and program teams on component selection obsolescence product change impacts and database integrity. The Lead Component Engineer will also own the administration and continuous improvement of the component database in Windchill while leveraging AI-enabled tools and digital methods to improve data quality productivity and technical support.

The location for this position is Grand Rapids MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday Wednesday Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with design engineers to identify and approve the most appropriate electronic and electromechanical components for new and existing products.
• Manage and maintain component data within the Windchill CSM database ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance.
• Provide lifecycle support for electronic and electromechanical components from introduction through obsolescence.
• Evaluate the impact of product change notices (PCNs) errata and manufacturer updates on existing designs and programs.
• Lead mitigation planning for component obsolescence shortages and allocation risks.
• Support sourcing teams with component availability issues obsolescence risks and manufacturer quality documentation/certifications.
• Monitor component technology trends and market developments to keep commodity roadmaps current.
• Create update and govern component records attributes and related engineering documentation.
• Perform bill of materials (BOM) analysis for both new designs and legacy products.
• Generate and maintain documentation required to support program product and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical support and user guidance for Windchill including component data management and engineering change processes.
• Apply AI and digital tools to improve database administration data quality and component engineering workflows.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency consistency and data governance across component management activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical or related technical field) from an accredited university or college with a min of 4 years experience in professional engineering space.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in component engineering electronic components or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience working with electronic and electromechanical component selection qualification and lifecycle support.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using PLM tools preferably Windchill PartsLink Windchill CSM and/or PDMLink.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components manufacturing methods performance characteristics and technology trends.
• Experience with component datasheets military or industry specifications and compliance/regulatory requirements such as RoHS and REACH.
• Experience assessing and managing component obsolescence allocation and lifecycle risks.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and component database governance.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools automation or digital solutions to support engineering data management.
• Good understanding of the electronic components market including supply chain constraints and supplier trends.
• Demonstrated ability to define implement and improve processes.
• Strong analytical problem-solving communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong team-oriented mindset and a continuous improvement focus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to document plan and execute technical work effectively.

The base pay range for this position is$95000.00-$127000.00 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factorsincluding the candidates experience education and skill position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the posting isexpected to close on11/30/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physicalemotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. isa Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument does not create a contract of employment with any individua

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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)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.