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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates
This position will be responsible for leading the Product Engineering group within the Sustaining and Test organization. This role has overall accountability for team execution for all Product engineering duties for all Avionics North America products. This role provides technical leadership and assistance to the Product Engineering team to ensure they deliver on cost, quality, schedule, and technical goals. The Product Engineering team is responsible for all aspects of engineering support for products once they transition to production and in-service phases. The team is responsible for hands-on debug of electronics products and test equipment, leading root cause and corrective action investigations and executing product or test equipment changes for obsolescence and cost improvements. The Product Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading or supporting factory goals such as On-time Delivery, and First Time Yield along with strategic initiatives related to data analytics, lean, kaizen and diagnostics.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide oversight and guidance to the Product engineers to establish effective factory support operating rhythms.
Lead the team in talent acquisition, talent management, training, mentoring, and coaching activities.
Generate and execute succession planning for key roles within the Product Engineering group.
Coordination and guidance between Product Engineering group and development teams during product development.
Ensure Design for Manufacture and Design for Test principles are applied during development projects.
Coordination and guidance between Product Engineering group and other factory support teams during production and in-service phases.
Leadership of high visibility/criticality safety and quality investigations.
Coordination for proposing and executing strategic life cycle product and test improvements.
Identify and support incorporation of manufacturing lessons learned into new designs.
Identify and execute factory improvement projects (lean, kaizen, etc.).
Provides accurate and timely status reporting to Sustaining and Test, product area and factory leadership.
Responsible for adherence to GE processes and procedures.
Enable team success through the deployment of Flight Deck (daily management, at-point problem solving, etc.).
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 8 years of experience in Engineering or technical discipline.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
US Citizen: 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Desired Characteristics:
Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related discipline
Demonstrated experience as a direct people and familiarity with creating staffing strategies, establishing succession plans, goal setting, and managing budgets
Experience in electronics, electro-mechanical or test design and development
Knowledge of processor-based electronics hardware and associated test and diagnostic techniques
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing/Design for Test principles
Familiarity with electronics-based production manufacturing processes
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Previous experience with lean tools and methods
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.
The base pay range for this position is $121,500.00 - $150,000.00. 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 8/01/2025.
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 programs (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
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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.
Additional InformationGE 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
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