Support Equipment Engineering Program Manager

About the role

In this role, you will serve as the focal point for propulsion system support equipment engineering and specialized tooling projects for GE Aerospace's Edison Works next-generation military programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex schedules and contract deliverables, coordinating with the Edison Works Integrated Product Support Team and aircraft integrators. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful development, fielding, and long-term sustainment of future propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Support Equipment (SE) engineers on the requirements definition, design, and engineering of SE and specialized tooling.
• Tracks, manages, and coordinates SE to support development engine assembly and production activities.
• Leads/coordinates SE tryout activities with Development Assembly Engineers to verify form, fit, and function of new SE items.
• Interprets customer requirements and leads the qualification and delivery of SE and specialized tooling.
• Analyzes existing Common Support Equipment (CSE) to determine if it can be re-used for propulsion systems sustainment and identifies when new Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) is required.
• Leads and supports the authoring of technical documents such as SE Program Plans and SE requirements documents.
• Supports the development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets that align to DoD Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements.
• Prepares monthly program status reports to summarize work scope accomplished, financial expenditures, and schedule critical paths.
• Manages contractual deliverables including tracking, reviewing, preparing, and reporting status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizes and leads internal recurring meetings, providing management and leadership updates on SE status.
• Identifies recommendations, risks, and provides status to the Edison Works Maintenance Support Manager on related scope and deliverables.
• Assists with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) and forecasting requirements.
• Collaborates cross-functionally within Edison Works and Defense and Systems engineering disciplines such as maintainability, reliability, supportability, safety engineering, and Technical Publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of aircraft turbine engine maintenance experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of specific experience with aircraft turbine engine maintenance.
• Experience performing project or program management functions.
• Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work full time on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; limited work from home or remote opportunities due to security requirements.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience performing maintenance on propulsion systems such as F110, F118, F414, F100, F119, F135, etc.
• Knowledge of Integrated Product Support processes for military engine systems.
• Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician, with a focus on tactical aircraft maintenance and aerospace propulsion highly desired.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.

Skills

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Relocation assistance provided.