Lead and Plugs Project Engineer

Job Description Summary
As a Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of projects related to mainly leads and plugs applications. He/she will work with the areas involved in the Product Development Process (manufacturing, sourcing, supplier, quality, etc.) to meet the customer requirements.

The Project Engineer is responsible of designing, developing, take technical decisions and provide technical substantiations to customer throughout the whole product development process. This position combines technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, customer-focused, and project management competencies to deliver high-quality mechanical products that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Requirements
Perform projects throughout the whole product development process with
minimal guidance
; the projects shall meet GE policies, standards, procedures, specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and any other special security requirements. Tasks include:

• Design mechanical components for Leads and plugs as per customer requirements
• Understand and read FEA results
• Knowledge of materials re
• Provide guidance to customer to integrate the mechanical components into the final application
• Ensure the proper documentation of the technical information generated for the project, and as per the engineering procedures and policies
• Provide timely communication to stakeholders
• Prepare and present technical reviews (internal and to customer)
• Assess customer requirements
• Maintain records and regular reports on project status to stakeholders (schedule, cost, critical path, change of scopes, risks and milestones status)
• Prepare and write test plans, procedures and reports (for qualification and/or development)
• Solve customer issues and service requests (lead and implement)
• Support the product line supply chain (manufacturing, quality, sourcing) from an engineering perspective: functionality, performance, design intent, risks, etc.

These activities can be part of a New Product Introduction or a Legacy component. For either, the PE is responsible of knowing and executing as per the applicable processes.

The Project Engineer shall be able to concurrently work on multiple projects, monitoring progress and quality, and ensuring schedule requirements are met.

Qualifications / Requirements

• For GEIQ employees, candidates must be E2 PB to apply to this position
• BS degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace or related field
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in the aerospace industry and/or leads and plugs
• Knowledge in FEA results (Thermal, vibration, CFD, modal, etc)
• Effective, clear and assertive written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
• Must be able to maintain technical conversations in English
• Able to manage own projects and tasks
• GD&T intermediate knowledge
• Basic understanding of ignition system functionality
• Proficiency in design change substantiation
• Proven contributions in a similar role or function
• Intermediate technical knowledge of common manufacturing methods for mechanical products such as machining, soldering, welding, brazing, heat treatments, surface treatments, etc.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to clearly communicate across functions
• Proven use of Project Management skills such as tools, techniques, metrics, etc
• Strong problem-solving skills with limited guidance

Desired Characteristics
Experience in industrial mechanical design

Familiar to design and analysis tools (ANSYS, UG)

Educated on new product development and sustaining processes

**Additional Information*
*Relocation Assistance Provided:
No