• Engineering Specialist

    GE Aerospace (Grand Rapids, MI)


    Job Description Summary

    The Civil Platforms (CP) Engineering Specialist supports project and technical leadership across the CNMS portfolio to enable effective execution of engineering tasks and strategic initiatives. This role focuses on building and maintaining project execution rhythm through metrics, tools, resource coordination, and continuous improvement. You will partner closely with Technical Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineering Project Managers to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

    + **Project execution support**

    + Gather, analyze, and publish critical project metrics and dashboards

    + Create and manage burn-up/burn-down charts and delivery/release plans

    + Track actions, risks, and dependencies; escalate issues in a timely manner

    + Lead or contribute to lean/process improvement initiatives

    + **Engineering tools and access**

    + Serve as point of contact for access to engineering/project tools (RTC, Box, DOORS/DXL, Rally, Spotfire, Confluence, Jira, etc.)

    + Develop, implement, and maintain tools, queries, and metrics that help engineers

    + **Resource and supplier coordination**

    + Assist with onboarding of GE hires, purchased services, and contractors

    + Partner with Technical Managers to identify key skillsets and assign resources

    + Support ongoing third-party activities: statements of work, purchase order updates, supplier performance monitoring, and collaboration with NPI Sourcing

    + **Leadership support**

    + Provide CP leadership with insights to inform strategic decisions

    + Maintain monthly headcount supply/demand tracking at department and project levels

    + Contribute to improving team effectiveness and cross-functional interfaces

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

    + Minimum 2 years of experience in Engineering Operations or Engineering Technology roles

    Desired Characteristics

    + Proficiency in Excel, including creating project plan lines with burn-up/burn-down charts

    + Strong oral and written communication skills

    + Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems; self-starter, results-oriented, able to multi-task

    + Familiarity with regulated engineering development processes

    + Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Filters, Charts, Tables); strong metrics and query development

    + Experience with Agile methodologies

    + Experience with DOORS and DXL

    + Experience with change and configuration management processes/tools

    + Established project management skills; ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

    + Familiarity with Earned Value Management and Activity-Based Management

    + Effective collaboration with global and virtual teams

     

    _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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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:** No

     

    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.