Lead mechanical designer job description

This position is for an Externals component design engineer on the XA100 engine program. The primary role for this position is supporting an engineering team in the design, analysis, verification, and testing of externals components and system hardware. This role will work on a small team with guidance from engineering team leads, and collaborate with engineering teams from other engine sections. The individual will be expected to own and execute all aspects of assigned hardware and projects.
Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

* Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
* Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
* In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
* Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
* Takes a proactive approach, accessing technical skills and analytic thinking necessary to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
* A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills. May be required to interface with customer, developing strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE.
* Proactively collaborates with other engineering sections to resolve issues and optimize designs
* Provides informal guidance to new team members

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university or college
* Minimum 3 years engineering related experience
* Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics

* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to document, and execute projects
* Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong understanding of basic engineering principles related to discipline

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).

As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Indianapolis, IN

The Mechanical Design Lead (Business Technical Specialist) is responsible for leading the mechanical design of Gas Turbine Engine sub-systems and components. The Tech Lead is also responsible for leading the creation of design definitions that meet system requirements and product attributes. The Engineer will exhibit strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and have an understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, cost engineering, and product definition. In this role, the Engineer will apply the latest design methods, tools, and techniques to support the design needs of the business.

Innovate & Power the world

An exciting opportunity to have an impact on design and innovation and be a point of contact to share subject-matter expertise across the function.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars' worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer freedom to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities:

* Lead sub-system and component design activities, including trade studies for optimization, and mentor less experienced team members to deliver design solutions for gas turbine component(s), sub-systems, and complex assemblies in consideration of safety, manufacturing capability, product physical and functional Design solutions will address component requirements such as Unit Cost, Lifecycle Cost, Weight, Maintainability, Repair.
* Perform engineering activities that include the following: mechanical design, analysis, hand calculations, tolerance stacks, presenting technical data to senior leadership and/or customers, authoring and reviewing technical reports, reviewing and approving functional and physical interfaces and generating analysis requirements for components and sub-systems.
* Support the creation of detailed component definition (drawings and/or model based definition), approve these definitions, and support manufacturing to produce conforming hardware.
* Perform a leadership role in Root Cause and Corrective Action teams, generate and collate input for sub-system and system level risks, and complete risk assessments for owned components and sub-systems.
* Review and approve component requirements for their responsible sub-system's hardware. Develop, approve, and execute validation plans utilizing engineering activities referenced above to show compliance to these requirements.
* Provide and review limits for engine and rig testing and supporting testing including assessment of test results and tested hardware.

Basic Requirements:

* Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of Design experience;OR
* Masters Degree with 3+ years of design experience; OR
* Experience with gas turbine component and sub-system design, including materials, structural analysis, dynamics, and aerothermal methods
* Experience using computer aided design tools such as Siemens NX and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and the creation of limit stacks
* Experience with generic design processes as well as component specific design guidance alongside familiarity with manufacturing processes

Preferred Requirements:

* Experience in leading the design of gas turbine components and sub-systems, primarily transmissions and/or externals
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and familiarity with engine assembly and testing
* An excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communication and experience leading the discussion of complex technical issues with customers and regulators.

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are Our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

At Rolls-Royce we embrace workplace flexibility. Our teams work in onsite, hybrid and remote work environments based on work and personal requirements. The specific arrangements vary from team to team. Please ask us about how we work on this team.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing date: October 18th 2022

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

11 Oct 2022; 00:10