Strother Senior Technical Leader

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the Propulsion Engineering and Test Cell Engineering function for the Strother site across Commercial and Military programs
Set engineering priorities and align resources to support site, program, and customer needs
Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex propulsion and test cell issues, including troubleshooting and issue resolution
Directly lead and develop engineers through coaching, clear expectations, and talent development
Foster a strong team culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration
Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable regulatory, customer, and GE Aerospace requirements
Partner with Operations, Safety, and Quality to maintain standard work, risk management, and configuration control
Support production and test operations by driving timely resolution of technical issues affecting schedule, output, or readiness
Lead or sponsor root cause and corrective action efforts for significant technical or operational issues
Represent the engineering function in site leadership and cross-functional forums, communicating technical status, risks, and mitigation plans
Promote continuous improvement, technical excellence, and adoption of best practices across the engineering team

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion, gas turbine engine, test cell engineering, or related aerospace engineering environment;
or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in propulsion, gas turbine engine, test cell engineering, or related aerospace engineering environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting production, operations, propulsion, or test engineering environments
• Experience leading engineers, engineering teams, or complex technical projects
• Experience with issue resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions in a regulated, quality-driven, or operational environment
• Experience communicating technical information, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across Commercial and Military platforms
• Direct experience with propulsion test facilities, instrumentation, data acquisition, and test methods
• Familiarity with aerospace regulatory frameworks and customer requirements, such as FAA, DoD, and OEM standards
• Experience with lean or continuous improvement methods, including standard work, root cause analysis, and process optimization
• Experience attracting, developing, and retaining engineering talent and building cohesive teams
• Prior experience in an SPB-level or equivalent technical leadership role within a complex manufacturing or test environment

Additional Information

Must be able to satisfy applicable export control, regulatory, and customer requirements for this role
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.