GE Looking for Lead Engineer- Testing at Evendale, Ohio Full Time

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Lead Engineer will lead technical activities in Controls area for Component Test Ops. Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. This job will entail the following:

• Coordinate with Team Leader to ensure daily test operations priorities are consistent and being worked appropriately
• Assist Team Leader with mentoring and development of less-experienced team members
• Oversee development cycle of test vehicle in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Gather requirements from Fluid Systems, Electrical Systems, Controls, & Configurations Engineering teams to be integrated into test vehicle
• Ensure test vehicle process completes required tollgates in a timely manner
• Develop task list and labor hours projections for fabrication of test vehicle
• Review test requests for completeness and issue approval to proceed with testing plan
• Ensure funding in place for Test Operations team to execute requested testing plans
• Author new process documentation and complete review of existing process documentation in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Review and approve operational checklists in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Establish regular communication with engineering customers to ensure facilities & personnel are aligned with upcoming business priorities
• Manage facility loading schedule in accordance with stated business priorities and communicate this on a regular basis

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing, inspection and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services. Responsible for design and construction of test facilities, instrumentation systems and the development of test software
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design engineering

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Able to obtain security clearance.
• Deep understanding of engine fuel systems/piece part operations
• Able to develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues/ problems.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills with demonstrated application in complex systems.
• Strong technical aptitude related to components and systems of increasing complexity.

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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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes