Distinguished staff engineer - engine performance (santiago de querétaro)

The integrated performance and operability (ipo) organization is responsible for all engine performance and operability activities on commercial and aeroderivative programs. The individual in this distinguished staff engineer position will be responsible for driving excellence in program execution across the ipo organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for quality design execution and product safety for future of flight engine programs.
• Work closely with the systems organizations on assigned programs to define and execute ipo strategy to ensure performance targets and program milestones are met.
• Mentor and coach program leaders on assigned programs.
• Support NPI and sustaining programs as reviewer and technical mentor.
• Coach the team to continue to improve execution of flight deck operating rhythms, including impactful daily management.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective action, as needed.
• Participate as reviewer in program reviews and non-advocate reviews.
• Drive initiatives to continuously improve the capability, efficiency, and responsiveness of the integrated performance & operability organization.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to team members.
• Ensure seamless "one team" collaboration with performance engineers across all integral sites, including the US and Mexico.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers.
• Foster a culture of psychological safety.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in systems engineering.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Desired Characteristics

• At least 20 years of experience in engine performance or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in cycle modeling, data analysis, model matching, test planning & execution, SFC compliance demonstration, airframe integration, production support, field support, and supporting CFR33 and CFR25 certification efforts.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience integrating with performance adjacent aero-thermal disciplines.
• Strong program management skills.
• Strong business acumen and customer mindset.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided: yes.

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.