Job Description Summary

Lead the maintenance, repair and installation of aviation test cell equipment in addition to the overall maintenance of the test and assembly site in Lynn, MA. Responsibilities include supervising employees who perform maintenance and troubleshooting of test facilities and assembly area equipment. Requires deep expertise in rotating equipment operations, structural mounts, and support systems, along with a strong understanding of industry concepts, methodologies, and best practices. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform technical work specific to electrical/mechanical, equipment review, etc.

• Sign off on engineering design & certifications of test cell components.
• Work with external vendors and external professional engineers.
• This could include civil, electrical, mechanical, or other engineering specialty skill sets.
• Works on very complex technological issues or test processes
• Solving issues and developing new solutions requires new and innovative approaches.
• Has authority to guide others in different approaches.
• Partners closely with Assembly and Test leadership and Test Facilities Engineering to solve problems.
• Presents to top leadership on technical and business solutions.
• Works with cross business teams. Is considered a subject matter expert in test facilities and equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to state and federal regulations and permits for running test cells, including fuel delivery systems and emissions.
• Deep expertise in operation of rotating equipment and structural mounts and support.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to state and federal regulations and permits for running test cells, including fuel delivery systems and emissions.
• Deep expertise in operation of rotating equipment and structural mounts and support.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology and engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with increased risk and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of Gas turbine testing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Test facility operation and maintenance experience

Desired Characteristics

• Mechanical engineering degree from an accredited university or college is preferred.
• Test Cell facility experience preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting issues with rotating equipment, structural mounts and supports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonally and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, communicate, and execute programs.
• Established project manager skills.
• Leadership and experience leading a technical team.
• 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

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.

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