EMS Product Line Focal - Widebody Engines Programs

About the position

The EMS Large Commercial product line focal (PLF) will be responsible for the product line deliverables, strategic improvements, planning, and budgets related to all materials engineering technology objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform as interface between the product line teams (GEnx, GE9X, GE90, GP7200) and the EMS team, managing the transfer of information and communicating program priorities & requests.
• Translate product line priorities into EMS specific priorities, leading department level communications on product line issues to keep teams connected and informed.
• Assure timely resolution of issues, use Flight Deck fundamentals to track and monitor progress & scope change, variations and recommend solutions to materials technology issues.
• Proactively advocate for materials technology insertion to support engine product line lifecycle priorities (TOW, Cost, Producibility, etc.).
• Create a strong partnership with Systems and the LCE leadership team for assigned product line as the voice/face of the EMS department.
• Lesson learned sharing with other EMS PLF team members on enterprise issues.
• Prioritize needs from product line and EMS material roadmaps to strategically allocate funding.
• Advocate for materials technology funding (internal and external) and drive improvements to meet the needs and goals of the product lines and EMS.
• Drive rigor for budget to achieve EMS program deliverables.
• Participate and support product line technical reviews and PCB topics when material items are presented.
• Align subject matter experts and resources to support product line issues (MAE, AIS, GE Aerospace Research, etc.) as well as RSP collaboration.
• Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on EMS topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
• Stay informed of emerging materials issues, tech trends, supplier challenges, RSP/partner concerns, cross-program read-across actions and provide insight to programs as needed.
• Occasional co-locating with the product line work areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with 4 plus years’ experience in Engineering, Technology and/or Disciplinary Engineering.
• Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and horizontal leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience with leading operating rhythms and visual management.
• Prior experience with multiple aerospace materials systems (metals, composites, coatings).
• Ability to work across the organization (EMS leadership, Systems, Commodity MAE Leaders, Repair MAE, Materials Behavior and Failure Analysis).
• Strong understanding of aero-engine components, modules, and system integration.
• Familiarity with commercial engine product line organization roles & responsibilities (systems, LCE, services technology, repair, manufacturing programs, product management, etc.).

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• 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.
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.