Subsection Manager

Job SummaryThe Advanced Programs section is responsible for driving innovation, design, development, integration, testing, and support of cutting-edge technologies and new engine concepts. Key focus areas include military inlet & exhaust systems, integrated propulsion power and thermal management systems, advanced material systems, and other breakthrough component and propulsion system technologies aimed at advanced military applications.Key Responsibilities

Essential Accountabilities:

The Subsection Manager for Advanced Military IR/Thermal Design will be accountable for driving functional, business, and company-wide objectives, particularly as related to driving standard work and program execution for the Advanced Military IR/Thermal Design team. In this role, you will lead, grow, and contribute to a team of highly skilled engineers in the development of advanced components and systems demonstration programs. You will have overall process responsibility for a critical differentiated technical discipline and must work seamlessly and collaboratively with government customers, airframers, GE Research, and GE Aviation stakeholders to drive execution on technical objectives across a variety of company and customer-funded programs.

In addition, you will:

• Manage Advanced Military IR/Thermal Design & test team manpower, scope, budget, and technical execution metrics across a variety of company and customer-funded programs.
• Be accountable for monitoring and communicating project status, business issues, and significant developments as appropriate.
• Be accountable for analytical methods development and development & documentation of design process standard work.
• Work collaboratively with Defense & Systems and Defense Engineering (DE) leadership to develop and ensure alignment/accuracy of technology roadmaps.
• Shape and contribute to technical solutions that align next-generation warfighter needs with applicable technology development roadmaps.
• Lead section, department, and enterprise initiatives in design, materials, manufacturing, quality, and/or productivity; communicate with section leadership and drive execution.
• Develop standard work, operating metrics, and supporting analyses to drive execution and corrective actions.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical and program requirements, schedules, and contract commitment.
• Integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
• Assist in developing new business opportunities by leading and contributing to proposal efforts. Ensure and be accountable for accuracy of Form 7 inputs.
• Facilitate communication of technical and business information between organizations and within the work group.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis and presentation of data to internal and external GE Aviation customers.
• Communicate with management on technical, organizational, resource, and personnel issues.
• Ensure company compliance initiatives and training requirements are implemented within the sections.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant engineering position.
• Minimum of 3 years of GE Aviation experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher.
• Only current employees within the Aerospace Engineering Division will be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics from an accredited university or college.
• Experience with engine/aircraft integration, engine component/systems design, engine performance, engine controls, and vehicle power/thermal systems.
• Experience working with DoD customer and processes.
• Experience managing DoD EVM projects.
• Experience with GE Aviation financial and program management tools.
• Strong track record of ability to work in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher).

Additional Information

GE Aviation offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aviation 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 Aviation 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: No

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