Engineering Project Manager

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. You will be able to be a part of our LEAN transformation so that you can work smarter and not harder. Here, you will do work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.

GE Aerospace strives to be the leader in aviation. As an Engineering Project Manager, you drive your project team to design and develop new products for aviation using your drive and passion to be successful. At our Long Island, NY facility, our core products are power conversion, power distribution, and avionics products for current and next generation aircraft platforms. Electrifying applications is our future which we will use to help drive our green and sustainability business goals for the sake of our children. Come join our exciting and results oriented Engineering team to build a future together!

The Engineering Project Manager (EPM) reports to the Manager of Engineering Project Managers.

The EPM is responsible for leading the product development team to meet all program milestones as defined at project inception. EPMs will have knowledge of the design and development life cycle of electronics. Working with a matrix team from other internal groups, the EPM is responsible for leading projects of power electronics for military and commercial platforms from the initial proposal through hardware qualification. The EPM owns the planning, drives the customer specifications, and ensures engineering deliverables are met within schedule, cost, and quality. The EPM ensures compliance with GE’s procedures and processes. This position requires strong interpersonal communication skills and coordination with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and managing design and development of engineering projects.

Interfaces with internal/external stakeholders to ensure organization resource allocation is made.

Accountable to deliver the scope of work to the original cost, schedule, and quality.

Manages schedule, budget, and integration of NPI and/or requisition projects, including influencing the project teams to meet customer milestones and hit tollgate milestones.

Utilizes in-depth knowledge of product development technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute projects.

Aware of all aspects of design and development process and able to anticipate and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Uses sound judgment and proposes solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated issues with technical team and/or other stakeholders.

Acts as a mentor for colleagues.

Acts to resolve conflict resolution and developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics.

Provides estimates on cycle times and design tasks to generate project schedules in MS Project including schedule and cost performance indicators.

Required Qualifications

This role requires experience in Electronic Product Development & Project Management.

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering (Technical Degree) or Project Management with 7 years of experience leading large scale projects as a project manager.

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge of Earned Value Management and how to manage key performance indicators

Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs. Established project management and Leadership skills. Managed cross-functional IPTs.

Proficient with MS Project and Office

NPI Product Design and Development in Aerospace. DO-254, DO-178 and MIL-STD-810.

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) (optional)

Experience creating project management plans and budget work packages

Limited travel required

This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.

The base pay range for this position is $94,500 to $157,500. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on August 2nd, 2024.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No