Executive - Product Validation Test Measurements Leader

Job Description Summary
The Product Validation Test Measurements Leader will be responsible for the test measurement systems innovation, design, fabrication, application, data acquisition and finally the network and data processing/analytics for our customers. Test Measurement team will direct the efforts of Instrumentation Engineering and Operations, Advanced Test technology, Instrumentation Application Shop (IAS) and Instrumentation Program Engineers (IPE).

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver engineering data from test articles to support engine certification and qualification activities and technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a test measurement technology roadmap for next generation technologies, and needed improvements to existing technologies
• Ensure technical data generated by the assigned program is documented consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement a digital strategy to improve the accessibility and usability of test data to improve our customer outcomes
• Direct the instrumentation design and application efforts across all Product validation
• Minimize operational risk to engine mission, schedule and budget by owning milestones required to successfully plan, execute and evaluate engine and component test
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives specifically on quality data collection, instrumentation mortality, application errors, etc.
• Manage a team of senior professionals as well as 60+ nonexempt personnel to support 24/7/365 operations.
• Collaborate with Product Validation team on current and future workscope to ensure mission timelines meet short- and long-term business objectives.
• Provide leadership and technical direction for assigned organizational responsibilities, programs, and personnel.
• Effectively communicate operational and financial aspects of section activities vertically and horizontally in the organization
• Place a strong focus on employee and union relations and take proactive measures to promote growth, technical development, and enhanced interpersonal skills.
• Overseeing the deployment and integration of FLIGHT DECK's ten core fundamentals ensuring a standard approach across responsible functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 8 years of technical leadership experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Desired Characteristics:

• Engineering Master's degree
• Prior instrumentation (design/fabrication), electrical design, mechanical design, controls, embedded systems, data systems, network, cyber security and data processing engineering experience
• Familiarity with Test, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sourcing processes
• Previous section/department leadership experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Lean and or Six Sigma experience
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change.
• Work collaboratively across product lines and across disciplines and organizations.
• Prior experience with a focus on managing technical programs and designing and developing new products related to solving product issues.
• Clear, strategic, and critical thinker; proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plans

In addition, you will:

Maintain a safe working environment throughout all Product Validation. Partner with site EHS in all metrics and meet site and organization safety goals.

Shape and drive culture including safety mindset ... understanding of potential hazards as well as defenses in place to mitigate risks

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 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