Job Description

The Lead Engineer – Life Management 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 Aviation 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will report to Life Management Sub- Section Manager, Services Engineering & EMS India, 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 (LCE), Services Engineering, Systems, Projects, FAA and EASA based on business need.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Aviation Engines or Turbo machinery Engineering position (design, analysis, systems, services)
• 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

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of LCF,  fracture mechanics, 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

Skills Required

• FAA
• EASA