Lead Engineer – Mechanical Product Design Lead

Job Description SummaryUnison is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.
The Lead Engineer will oversee the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) and ensure the effective creation of assigned products. Responsibilities include coordinating team activities and collaborating closely with various departments such as Electrical and Electromagnetic Design, Mechanical Design/Drafting, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Marketing.
The Lead Engineer will lead the engineering projects for the sensor products team, focusing on New Product Development (NPD). This role entails leading initiatives for temperature sensors, temperature probes, and other advanced sensors that are not temperature-based.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Overall ownership and accountability of assigned NPD projects from launch through production
• Meet all project deliverables and schedule deadlines including hardware, testing, analysis and documentation.
• Prepare design & analysis reports and lead design reviews for assigned projects
• Act as the primary technical customer point of contact for assigned projects
• Review drawings and have a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Review all design results to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Develop and implement standard design practices from lessons learned
• Interpret and clarify customer technical expectations
• Work with the Development Team to meet internal unit cost and develop cost targets
• Define and maintain technical compliance to customer requirements
• Write technical proposals and present technical information to customers
• Lead cost reduction efforts and track progress
• Resolution of field issues
• Factory support
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and team members, offering coaching, career development advice, and technical expertise to help them grow professionally.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development within the team to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage team members to adopt best practices and innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of Engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree would be a plus
• Ability to influence and seamlessly work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including upper management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $90,800 - $110,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on July 11, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition 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 prog rams (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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