Staff Engineer - Mechanical Design - Airfoils

Overview

Execute the design, analysis and evaluation of High Pressure Compressor airfoils for the GE9X program within the GE9X HPC module at GE Aerospace Bangalore Engineering Center, and lead technical projects of moderate to high complexity through cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do

• Execute design and analysis activities for airfoils of the High Pressure Compressor module for the GE9X program, including non-conformances of parts in shop.
• Execute design and analysis activities for structural and rotating parts of cold and hot section modules of engines for issue resolution, performance improvements, cost/weight reduction, durability and producibility improvements.
• Collaborate with PSE to develop field plans, and with PSE on performance, durability and producibility improvements.
• Drive and deliver on cost, performance and weight targets.
• Lead technical projects with moderate to high complexity through collaboration.
• Network and establish strong connections with Commodity CTHs and cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Repair, MAE, CTPs and Shop technical teams, to develop strategies for achieving desired outcomes.
• Provide engineering support within your specialty to teams working on performance, durability, cost reduction and quality initiatives.
• Leverage expertise to resolve problems in the field or during manufacturing processes, and make recommendations after analyzing data using quality tools.
• Leverage digital tools and analyze data insights to drive appropriate actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behavior with proactive communication internally and externally.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and use prior experience and technical expertise to execute policy and strategy.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or Mechanical/Aerospace for BTech/BE, MTech/MS, PhD) with a strong academic track record.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, hardware ownership, or finite element analysis of rotating parts, preferably in the aircraft engine or gas turbine domain.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical design fundamentals.
• Strong engineering problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong project management skills, including cross-functional coordination of activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to navigate uncertainties and define the path for teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Nice to have

• Exposure to heat transfer analysis.
• Exposure to lifing methodologies.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate to complex scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India (GE Aerospace Bangalore Engineering Center, John F. Welch Technology Center).
• Relocation assistance: not provided.