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Job Description
About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Working at our Grand Rapids Facility:
For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.
Role Overview:
The Program Manager for Engineering Development will lead a diverse, cross-functional team through the engineering development phase of a military Avionics program to meet customer needs. This role requires extensive experience in military product development, with a focus on engineering processes and readiness for production ramp-up.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the engineering development phase of the program, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company objectives.
- Oversee the engineering development process, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with Operations to support the production ramp-up phase, ensuring readiness for high-volume manufacturing.
- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, supply chain, contracts, and finance.
- Develop and ensure execution to program schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Communicate program status, challenges, and successes to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Program Management and/or Project Management
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in Program Management and/or Project Management, with a focus on commercial and military product development and engineering processes.
- Active security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to successful program completion.
- Strong understanding of engineering development processes and production ramp-up strategies.
- Excellent program management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- PMP or similar certification.
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and practices. (Note: For more information on GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model, FLIGHT DECK, please visit: https://ge.sharepoint.us/sites/flight-deck-activation-hub)
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the aerospace industry.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
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
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