Staff Engineer - Mechanical Design - Airfoils
GE Aerospace · Posted Oct 15
Commercial and military aircraft engines, propulsion systems, and aviation services
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About the role
The role sits within the GE9X High Pressure Compressor (HPC) module airfoils team at the GE Aerospace Bangalore Engineering Center, based at the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru, a multidisciplinary research and engineering center that has contributed to aviation patents and breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing. The team designs and develops aircraft engine compressor components and systems, including technical improvement of existing products and components. This role executes the design, analysis, and evaluation of High Pressure Compressor airfoils and structural rotating parts, resolves field and shop non-conformances, drives cost, performance and weight targets, and provides technical guidance and mentoring while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Assembly, Systems, Quality, Repairs, PSE, and Materials.
What you will do
- Execute the design, analysis, evaluation of High Pressure Compressor airfoils for GE9X program using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
- Execute design and analysis activities for airfoils of High Pressure compressor module for GE9X program working on, but not limited to, non-conformances of parts in shop, collaborate with PSE for developing field plan, performance improvements, durability and producibility improvements. Lead technical projects with moderate to high complexity through collaboration.
- Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behavior with proactive communication internally and externally
- Leverage digital tools & analyze the data insights to drive appropriate actions
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
- Provide engineering support, within one's specialty, to teams working on performance, durability, cost reduction and quality initiatives. Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
- Leverage expertise to resolve problems in the field or during the manufacturing processes.
- Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools
- Execute design and analysis activities for structural and rotating parts of cold and hot sections modules of engines for issue resolution, performance improvements, cost/weight reduction, Durability and producibility improvements
- Drive and deliver on cost, performance & weight targets
- Should collaborate with PSE for developing field plan
- Should network & establish strong connections with Commodity CTHs, Cross functional teams viz. Supply Chain, Repair, MAE, CTPs and Shop technical teams to develop strategies for achieving the desired outcomes
- Provide technical guidance & mentor engineers in team
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelors /Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering specialization with strong academic track record.
- 12+ years of relevant experience on Mechanical design/hardware ownership/ Finite element analysis of rotating parts preferably in aircraft engine/gas turbine domain.
- 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.
- Ability and willingness to travel as required.
- PhD/MTech /MS/BTech/BE in Mechanical/Aerospace
- In-depth understanding of mechanical design fundamentals
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Ability to navigate through uncertainties and define the path for the teams.
Preferred qualifications
- Exposure to Heat transfer analysis, Lifing methodologies, Manufacturing processes will be added advantage
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams. 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.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, turboprops, and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation. Following the historical transformation and spin-offs of the broader General Electric conglomerate, the company operates as a pure-play aerospace and defense leader. It powers a vast installed base of commercial and military aircraft globally while heavily investing in next-generation propulsion, additive technologies, and sustainable flight.
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Company size
- 57000 employees
- Founded
- 1917
- Location
- Evendale, Ohio, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Rahul Ghai
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mohamed Ali
President and CEO, Commercial Engines & Services
Amy Gowder
President and CEO, Defense and Systems
Christian Meisner
Chief Human Resources Officer
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