Job Description Summary
The Lead Engineer Emerging Technologies is responsible for Mechanical Design of Aircraft Jet Engine Hot Structures from conceptual design phase supporting RISE technology programs at GE Aerospace Bangalore Engineering Center. Work in this role has the objective of demonstrating the feasibility of concept through analyses and test. This role reports to the Sub Section Manager for Advanced Mechanical Design - Hot section
The role has some autonomy but is focused on mechanical design and analysis of stator components of gas turbine covered by standard practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Involves in design and development of aircraft engines components from conceptual design phase till testing and validation of concepts. Develops in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking and technical experience to execute projects/programs.
- An individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills; Provides informal guidance to new team members
- Owns individual, moderate complex components and analysis.
- 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.
- Expected to leverage the LEAN principles and tools while executing projects.
- 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. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Required Qualifications
- MTech (Master of Technology)/ MS (Master of Science) in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical design and analyses of structural/rotating components
- Experience in tools: Ansys and Unigraphics
Desired Characteristics
- Experience in design and analyses of gas turbine components
- 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.
