Executive - Product Validation Test Enabling Systems Leader

Job Description Summary
The Product Validation Test Enabling Systems Leader will be responsible for the design, project management, fabrication and delivery of all test facilities & infrastructure, auxiliary engine test hardware, and auxiliary rig test hardware design. Test Enabling Systems will direct the efforts of Test Enabling Hardware & Facilities, and Development Machining Operations (DMO) teams.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Direct/execute test enabling hardware, test infrastructure, development machining operations tasks on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with project/program team on current and future work scope to ensure mission timelines meet short- and long-term business objectives.
• Create and maintain a safe working environment. Ensuring the safety and welfare of all personnel.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives specifically on technology roadmaps, facility upgrades and adding of test/manufacturing capabilities.
• 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 work scope 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 mechanical structures, rotating hardware, bearing systems, fluid systems, electrical systems, civil/structural building design, union relations, EHS, and EPA 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