Lead Design Engineer - Bill of Characteristics

Job Description Summary

As a Bill of Characteristics Lead Design Engineer, you are the voice of design engineering on the creation and incorporation of the Bill of Characteristics (BoC) with quality control plans to the shop floor. You will work in a cross functional team with the BoC team to issue BoCs via CID and implement them on the shop floor via completion of First Article Inspections (FAI). BoC will improve quality outcomes with reduced quality escapes across the Aerospace business. You will be responsible for providing design expertise and perspective while creating and incorporating a part specific (BoC).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Validating the BoC (Bill of Characteristics) and CNs (Characteristic Number's) on the face of the drawing

Escalating BoC conflicts to the BoC Leadership Team

Initiating BoC CIDs and progressing them through the Change Assessment Process

Upload of BoC to the design change system

Obtaining Design Change Approvals and making any required updates based on approver feedback

Supporting supplier and shop quality in BoC incorporation on the shop floor. This effort may include all or some of the following

Creation of DFMEA / PFMEA

Creation of control plans

Incorporating Characteristic list into inspection planning

Collecting Delta FAI data

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years quality, manufacturing, engineering, project or supply chain experience) + Minimum of 3 years quality, manufacturing, engineering, project or supply chain experience

This is a Hybrid position and will be required to work onsite at a GE Aerospace facility (i.e. Lynn / Evendale) for 2-3 days / week

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

Experience in first article inspection process (eCAV)

Experience authoring or approving drawings and CIDs

Experience working in FLIGHT DECK

Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems (EXCEL, LeanKit)

Problem solver : analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Fluent in engineering drawings and specifications, engine systems and configuration as well as shop practices

Experienced with AS9100 and the GE Aerospace Quality System including supplier processes and procedures

Strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

Analytical-minded, challenges existing processes and creates new solutions, critical thinker

Comfortable working across all levels of the organization

Works collaboratively across organizations with an ability to influence others

Proven analytical and organizational ability

Demonstrated ability to create project plan strategy and execute to milestones

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position id $98,300 - $163,500. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary / commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on July 15, 2025.

Benefits

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following : U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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

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GE Aerospace 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.