Lead Engineer - Life Management

In this role person demonstrates technical expertise in leading projects to achieve program goals within the program schedule and processes. In this role you will lead in a cross functional team working on GE Aerospace commercial engines like GENX, GE9X, GE90 and GP. You will be responsible for engine critical parts to certify safe and competitive life limits for entire product life cycle.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will report to Life Management Sub-Section Manager, BEC, JFWTC Bangalore. You will be responsible for engine critical parts to certify safe and competitive life limits for entire product life cycle. Additionally, you need to proactively resolve field issues, enable repairs and serviceable limits. You will interface with other teams such as Life Cycle Engineering, Services Engineering, Systems, Projects, collaboration with FAA, EASA and agencies based on business need.

• In-depth understanding on solid mechanics
• In-depth understanding of mechanical/thermal engineering fundamentals
• Sound knowledge on Fatigue (LCF and HCF) and Fracture mechanics
• Good Understanding on manufacturing process and rotor hardware
• Experience in mechanical component analysis (FEA/CAE) and design
• Own and execute critical parts life management programs, repairs and serviceable limits using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Collaborate and Communicate with all stakeholders on project status, business issues and significant developments as appropriate.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies like FAA, EASA and deliver life reports/technical memorandums for assigned programs.
• Contribute to Life Management Digital play book.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate clear thinking, strong technical articulation, manage hand-offs between different organizations.
• Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behavior with a proactive example of communication internally and externally.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD / MTech / MS / BE from an accredited university or college in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in Aviation Engines or Turbo machinery Engineering position (design, analysis, systems, services)
• In-depth understanding on solid mechanics
• In-depth understanding of mechanical/thermal engineering fundamentals
• Sound knowledge on Fatigue (LCF and HCF) and Fracture mechanics
• Good Understanding on manufacturing process and rotor hardware
• Experience in mechanical component analysis (FEA/CAE) and design
• Strong project management skills including cross-functional coordination of activities.
• Strong Design creativity and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization both internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good Knowledge on Field failures and manufacturing processes
• Experience with engine field problem resolution
• Familiarity with aircraft flight operations, engine performance, thermal and stress analysis
• Exposure to FAA requirements for life limited parts
• Strong oral and written communication skills