Staff Engineer

Job Description

Summary

The Staff Engineer Product definition operates as an engine line/modules/domain lead responsible for PDE deliverables that meet customer, partner, and program needs. In this role, you will work with engineering, supply chain, and other business functional teams to deliver complex aircraft engine designs. This role will utilize their expertise to mentor, train team members, and guide design engineers on product definition while participating in tech community, section, department, and business-wide continuous improvement and simplification initiatives.

Company Overview

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight

Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Role Overview:

• Lead/Execute PDE deliverables for diversified GE Aerospace Programs.
• Collaborate with design engineers and Sub-Section Managers to establish work scope and prioritize engine/rig wise PDE deliverables.
• Manage the operational excellence of the assigned engine lines/rigs PDE deliverables and team members (i.e. metrics, OTD, FTY, and cost).
• Create definition of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 2D drawings, 3D reusable models in a linked model environment, tolerance stack-ups, change in design co-authoring, and various other electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, quality, and inspection within expected cost, quality, and schedule.
• Actively contribute to PDE Design Board in 5-year standards review projects, ASME transition project, and share lessons learned in global forums.
• Develop specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serve as a best practice/quality resource. Have awareness of the latest technical developments in own area. Contribute towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; have working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Use judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Take new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for team members in the form of training, mentoring, talent development, and work verification. Guide & train design engineers/hardware owners on product definition standards/tools/methods/interpretation.
• Review and approve proposed design/modelling techniques/methods ensuring the appropriate standards and procedures are incorporated into the process.
• Work with engineering and supply chain partners to determine dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing producibility.
• Ensure all interfaces between components are established and agreed upon by Engineering design teams of mating parts and engine systems. Save applicable models to the Digital Engine then maintain and support up-to-date digital engine builds.
• Export tag applicable definition created by self and responsible purchased services based on jurisdiction and exportability classifications.
• Effectively utilize purchased service team members by preparing and sending work packages containing tagged hardware, definition of work scope, proper funding, and due dates while monitoring progress and quality levels.
• Work within the guidelines of applicable GE Policies & Procedures, Engineering Standards, Specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and special security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• B.Tech /Bachelor in Engineering with 13 years of experience in the design drafting of mechanical components and subsystems.
• Expert in CAD tools like Unigraphics NX and PLM tools like Teamcenter & Vismockup.
• Expert in GD&T and Stack-ups.
• ASME Y 14.5 Technology Level Certificate.
• Minimum of 6 years experience with Aerospace Engine components or Gas turbine components.
• 6 years hands-on experience in Model Based Definition.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing processes.
• Strong working knowledge in Mechanical Routing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Established project management skills.
• Ability to mentor/guide engineers along with own deliverables.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing timing and quality of outcomes.

Desirable Qualification

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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