Sr. Compressor Airfoil Mechanical Design Engineer

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 Role Summary/Purpose:

The Senior Compressor Airfoil Mechanical Design Engineer will provide technical leadership of assigned resources within Compressor Airfoils Center of Excellence (CoE) related to the design, analysis, test, entry into service and field support of compressor airfoils. 

 Essential Responsibilities: 

• Set priorities within team to ensure meeting overall objectives of organization and business unit


• Provide appropriate level of communication with internal and external customers on all technical issues associated with assigned hardware and resources


• Leverage expertise and drive consistent best practices across Airfoils CoE, Advanced Technology Organization (ATO) and GE Infrastructure to improve engineering processes and product competitiveness with regard to airfoil mechanical design discipline


• Participate as internal technical reviewer at all Peer and Formal Design Reviews


• Utilize and assist with development of state of the art design tools and techniques in collaboration with GE Energy, GE Aviation and the Global Research Center

 Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering


• Demonstrated core compressor airfoil mechanical design competencies supported by a minimum of 15 years engineering experience

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

  Desired Characteristics:

Master of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering

• Recognized coach and mentor


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Proven track record of delivering results on schedule and budget


• Strong decision making skills and business acumen


• Recognized technical expert


• Black Belt (or equivalent Statistical Tool experience)


• Experience with working with Global teams


• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques related to compressor airfoils


• Knowledge of GE Energy’s Gas Turbine Fleet including compressor airfoil familiarity