What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager - Product Development position at GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation?
Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary : At GE Aerospace, we are committed to advancing aerospace for future generations. We value your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity. Join our collaborative and diverse team where your ideas will be heard and can take flight! Engineering is at the heart of what we do, and we are seeking talented, innovative leaders to help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants to see your ideas soar, this is the opportunity for you. This position is based in Grand Rapids, MI, with a hybrid work arrangement.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of analysts and software engineers in developing and delivering GE's Flight Management System (FMS) navigation database. This navigation database services approximately 70 % of commercial flight FMS operations in almost every part of the world and many military customer FMS operations. Additionally, we develop and provide software tools and provide support to enhance customer operations with our navigation database. In this pivotal leadership role, you will ensure product safety, quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness by guiding strategic decision-making, leading team development, and facilitating project execution. You will be responsible for ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to defined processes, facilitating collaboration between the engineering team and business counterparts, and enhancing the customer experience through innovative solutions that directly improve customer operations and outcomes.
Job Description
- Lead and inspire a team of engineers to achieve high-quality results through effective leadership, motivation, and regular, constructive feedback.
- Develop and mentor engineering talent, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and empowerment.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality, and on-time product delivery by leading the team to meet customer expectations.
- Lead the discovery of customer needs and drive innovation to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
- Champion continuous improvement within the team by empowering team members to contribute and mature ideas and solutions.
- Coordinate collaboration between engineering teams and business counterparts to ensure efficient value stream management, seamless project execution, and compliance with processes and certification requirements.
- Own NDB Letter of Acceptance (LOA) sign-offs to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and data integrity, and resolve engineering issues promptly by addressing challenges and escalating when necessary.
- Develop and protect intellectual property by coaching the team to contribute to GE's competitive edge and ensuring data security through technical and organizational measures.
Qualifications / Requirements :
Desired Characteristics :
Ability to define a clear vision and align the team towards common goals.
Strong coaching and development skills, focusing on nurturing talent and fostering a culture of continuous growth.
Customer-centric mindset and experience in customer relationship management to drive customer loyalty.
Track record of driving impactful continuous improvement, always seeking ways to enhance processes and outcomes.
Strong background in Software Engineering Development and Processes, applying problem-solving and system thinking to drive effective solutions.
Ability to foster strong collaboration and communication within the team and with other internal and external teams.
Experience developing products to defined regulatory standards within a safety-critical environment.
Travel Requirements :
Career Development : At GE Aerospace, we are committed to your professional growth. We offer comprehensive leadership training programs, mentorship opportunities, and resources to help you develop your skills and advance your career. This role provides a unique opportunity to transition from technical leadership to people management, with strong support from our experienced leadership team.
Additional Information : GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 : Yes.
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 Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . 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 Aerospace 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 : Yes
