Job Description Summary

The Support Equipment Engineering Program Manager (PM) will support GE Aerospace's Edison Works next-generation military programs. In this role, you will serve as the focal point for propulsion system support equipment engineering and specialized tooling projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex schedules and contract deliverables, while coordinating with Edison Works Integrated Product Support Team and our aircraft integrators. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful development, fielding and long-term sustainment of future propulsion systems.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Support Equipment (SE) engineers on the requirements definition, design and engineering of SE and specialized tooling
• Tracks, manages and coordinates SE to support development engine assembly and production activities
• Leads/coordinates SE tryout activities with Development Assembly Engineers to verify form, fit and function of new SE items
• Interprets customer requirements and leads the qualification and delivery of SE and specialized tooling
• Analyzes existing Common Support Equipment (CSE) to determine if it can be re-used for propulsion systems sustainment, and identifies when new Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) is required
• Leads and supports the authoring of technical documents such as SE Program Plans and SE requirements documents
• Supports the development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets that align to DoD Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements
• Prepares monthly program status reports to summarize work scope accomplished, financial expenditures and schedule critical paths
• Manages contractual deliverables including tracking, reviewing, preparing and reporting status to internal and external stakeholders
• Organizes and leads internal reoccurring meetings, which provide management and leadership updates on SE status
• Identifies recommendations, risks and provides status to the Edison Works Maintenance Support Manager on related scope and deliverables
• Assists with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) and forecasting requirements
• Collaborates cross functionally within Edison Works and Defense and Systems engineering disciplines such as maintainability, reliability, supportability, safety engineering and Technical Publications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university( or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of aircraft turbine engine maintenance experience) + Minimum of 5 years of specific experience with aircraft turbine engine maintenance.
• Experience performing project or program management functions
• Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to work full time on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are limited work from home or remote opportunities
• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience performing maintenance on propulsion systems such as F110, F118, F414, F100, F119, F135 etc.
• Knowledge of Integrated Product Support processes for military engine systems
• Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician, with a focus on tactical aircraft maintenance and aerospace propulsion highly desired
• Knowledge and/or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers 
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.