Engineer - Mechanical Component

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Loves Park, IL, USA
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Aerospace • Energy
The Role
Design, analyze, and test aerospace electromechanical and pneumatic components (bleed air valves, linear actuators). Support NPI/NTI, proposals, production, CAD modeling, FEA, technical reviews, and customer communication.
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Job Description SummaryAs a Mechanical Component Engineer with GE Aerospace, you'll be part of a highly respected team of Engineers and Designers developing solutions and high-reliability electrical/mechanical products. As a member of an Integrated Product Team a Mechanical Component Engineering role covers a range of projects from Bid and Proposal (B&P), New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Production, and Test. This role is responsible for supporting design, analysis, technical reviews, and testing of GE Aerospace products. The product range includes aerospace electromechanical/pneumatic bleed air valves and electromechanical linear actuators. The role operates with some autonomy but is guided by standard functional practices and procedures. This position is full-time, onsite, in Loves Park, IL.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products

  • Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.

  • Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

  • May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.

  • A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technology from an accredited university

  • Recent graduate or 1 year of experience in an engineering, design, or related technology.

  • This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics

  • Highly motivated with ability to work independently.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

  • Detail oriented with strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Effective problem identification and solution skills.

  • Proficient with CAD, preferably SolidWorks and/or NX.

  • Experience with analysis tools (ANSYS)

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 an Equal 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: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technology
  • Recent graduate or 1 year of experience in engineering, design, or related technology
  • U.S. citizenship status / U.S. Person required for export-controlled information
  • Proficient with CAD, preferably SolidWorks and/or NX
  • Experience with analysis tools (ANSYS)
  • Strong oral and written communication, problem identification and resolution, detail oriented, ability to work independently

GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Aerospace.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.

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