Chief Engineer – Aeromechanics

Role Overview

• The Chief Engineer holds significant technical authority across the Engineering Enterprise, by defining and enforcing standards, while making decisions that influence project and business initiative outcomes.
• Serve as the technical authority for end-to-end design and implementation of the most complex Aeromechanics projects.
• Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert for Aeromechanics across Gas Power Engineering, providing guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• Lead with Technical rigor to develop safe, high-quality products while being routinely Engaged during design process
• Review and approve engineering documentation and deliverables to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Provide single point authoritative technical decision making in the Aeromechanics throughout the business including supplier and field support
• Provide leadership and guidance in the design review process, as well as presiding over formal design reviews
• Foster an innovative environment and identify innovation opportunities of relevant technologies, regulations, competitors and industry trends while presenting at conferences and being a key interface with academia
• Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in Aeromechanics , in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for introduction
• Provide input and follow up on strategic investments to improve quality, compliance and performance of products
• Collaborate directly with Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and Generator Functional leaders and Senior Principal Engineers to review designs and provide strategic direction
• Lead or participate in Aeromechanics related Patent Evaluation Boards
• Drive problem resolution across multiple disciplines and identifying risks & mitigations to the macro system level
• Interface with customers, suppliers, internal teams and external entities to resolve the most complex technical issues and ensure successful project execution
• Identify and implement process opportunities for improvement by leveraging Lean and Artificial Intelligence to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost of products
• Identify technical learning and development opportunities within Aeromechanics and recommend training sessions to address any gaps.
• Leverage data and AI/ML tools to accelerate design space exploration, automate analysis, and improve defect detection and root-cause resolution.
• Develop breadth by leading initiatives across the Engineering organization to drive system level product knowledge and cross functional solutions
• Mentor and coach Senior Principal, Principal and Next Generation engineers to facilitate knowledge sharing across teams
• Review and Approve the development of technical standards, best practices, design practices and process improvements
• Exercise Curiosity by striving for improved products & processes to support external customers and internal teams
• Be a Helpful resource to all levels of the global engineering team and encourage communication across the Engineering organization
• Own and shape Aeromechanics community culture and identity by establishing values, norms, and ways of working that promote inclusion, diversity of thought, psychological safety, ownership, accountability, and high performance
• Utilize cross functional connections across the CTH network to share best practices and lessons learned

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• minimum of 8 years of experience in the aeromechanical field
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear communications and solid leadership on challenging technical issues
• Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups
• Customer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications at the appropriate level
• Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional global environment
• Servant leadership mindset
• Restless dissatisfaction with “the way things are done” … focused on continuous improvement
• Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity
• Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning
• Able to travel globally as needed
• Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off