Support Equipment IPT Leader

Job Description Summary
The Support Equipment Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader will support GE Aerospace's Edison Works next-generation military programs. In this role, you will serve as the focal point for propulsion system support equipment and specialized tooling projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex schedules and contract deliverables, while working directly with our aircraft integrators and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful fielding and long-term sustainment of future propulsion systems.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Interprets customer requirements and leads the qualification and delivery of Support Equipment (SE) and specialized tooling
• Primary SE focal to internal and external customers stakeholders within the Edison Works Integrated Product Support (IPS) team
• Coordinates with engineers on the requirements definition, design and engineering 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 customers
• Organizes and leads both internal and external reoccurring meetings, including SE Working Groups, which provide management and leadership updates on SE status
• Collaborates cross functionally within Edison Works and Defense and Systems engineering disciplines such as SE engineering, maintainability, reliability, supportability product support and safety engineering
• Supports leadership in identifying and resolving programmatic issues related to security, resources, information technology, and facilities
• Identifies recommendations, risks and provides status to the Logistics & Sustainment Program Manager on related scope and deliverables
• Assists with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) and forecasting requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college + Minimum of 5 years of relevant propulsion maintenance, sustainment, logistics experience (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of propulsion maintenance, sustainment, logistics experience )
• Familiarity with turbine engine systems and demonstrated knowledge of logistics and sustainment processes for military turbine engines
• A minimum of 4 years of military or DoD related industry experience
• 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; due to security requirements there are limited work from home or remote opportunities
• 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.
• Desired Characteristics
• Experience performing maintenance on propulsion systems such as F110, F118, F414, F100, F119, F135 etc.
• Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician, with a focus on tactical aircraft maintenance and aerospace propulsion highly desired
• Experience with Product Support Analysis (PSA), Logistics Product Data (LPD) management, Maintenance Planning development and Life Cycle Sustainment Planning
• Knowledge and/or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
• 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

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

SPB3

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes