.Job Description SummaryThis position is for a lead engineer within the Aviation Engineering Division's Production Technologies (PT) organization. In this role, you will own all engineering functions related to the production of rotating parts and compressor airfoils made by GE shops and external suppliers.In this role, you will be on the front lines of an organization that is dedicated to improving the producibility of the rotating parts of the aircraft engines, enhancing the Engineering-Supply chain relationship to improve the delivery of products and fulfill our customers' expectations.Examples of specific tasks you will be responsible for are: evaluation of nonconforming hardware that is in production, design changes for producibility improvement, ongoing manufacturing support, and strategic improvements on production-related processes of the assigned hardware.Job DescriptionThe PT design engineer is responsible for the new make manufacturing of assigned parts. This includes building supplier relationships to improve producibility and reducing losses and scrap rates. These activities include on-site support and troubleshooting. The engineer will lead producibility improvements & cost reduction projects, besides collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on quality issues.The PT design engineer will lead audits to ensure that parts are manufactured according to design intent, review significant process substantiations, respond to supplier problem reports, and provide disposition to reports of nonconforming parts. Additionally, they will be responsible for building a relationship with the Life Cycle Engineer (LCE) hardware owner to share new or unusual manufacturing conditions, process changes, understand part field performance, and manufacturing impact on part performance and Instructions for Continuous Airworthiness (ICA).Essential ResponsibilitiesCoach and mentor others in the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects, using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.Lead the solution of complex technical problems, monitoring their progress and quality and ensuring schedule requirements are met.Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.Utilize in-depth knowledge of engineering & manufacturing, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute technically complex projects to meet technical requirements and business goals with minimal technical oversight.Use engineering judgment and experience to challenge entrenched processes and methodologies to recommend improvements.Interact with engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing & quality, and regularly engage with commodity and industry experts while promoting open and honest dialogue
