Job Description Summary
Engineering Manager, Acoustics and Installation Aerodynamics
About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.
Summary:
The Acoustics and Installation Aerodynamics Manager holds a pivotal leadership position within our organization, tasked with overseeing a highly skilled team of acousticians and aerodynamicists based in the United States. These professionals are engaged in the innovative design and development of cutting-edge components specifically for commercial turbomachine engines. This position involves guiding the team through the entire engine design lifecycle. This includes the New Technology Introduction (NTI) phase, focusing on early technological advancements; the pre-New Product Introduction (NPI) phase, which involves initial assessments and planning; the full NPI process, aimed at launching new products; and providing continuous support for existing products. This multifaceted responsibility ensures that the team remains at the leading edge of acoustics and aerodynamic technology, contributing significantly to the performance and environmental impact of turbomachine engines.
Job Description
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead the Acoustics and Installation Aerodynamics team, promoting innovation, collaboration, and alignment with company and customer goals.
- Project and Resource Planning: Work with cross-functional leaders to define project budgets, resources, milestones, and timelines for both technology and program plans.
- Delivery and Execution: Ensure the team prioritizes tasks effectively and meets project milestones, while being accountable for deliverables to stakeholders.
- Communication: Keep open and effective communication channels with team members, leaders, customers, and related disciplines, ensuring clarity and transparency.
- Talent Development: Drive talent growth initiatives, matching team skills with product development needs and supporting career advancement.
- Advocacy and Improvement: Uphold safety, quality, and diversity values; foster a lean culture through continuous improvement and FLIGHT DECK methodologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within the aerodynamics & acoustics industry
- Minimum 3 years of direct report / leadership experience
Desired Characteristics
- Advanced degree in engineering, specializing in acoustics and/or installation aerodynamics.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in acoustics and/or aerodynamics design or related function.
- Proficient in acoustics and/or aerodynamic design tools and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Experienced in leading acoustics and/or aerodynamic design and technology development programs.
- Skilled in using FLIGHT DECK or equivalent lean methodologies.
- Strong project management and leadership abilities.
- Effective at collaborating with multi-disciplinary, multi-site global teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
Additional Job Description
Compensation Grade
SPB2
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
