D&S Equipment Module Leader

Position: D&S Support Equipment Module Leader
Job Description Summary

The Support Equipment Module Leader is a technical project manager responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and support of all assembly, disassembly, and transportation equipment for an assigned engine module. This role drives both new tool design and continuous improvement of existing equipment and components. The position has a significant impact on departmental operations and is accountable for planning and executing work on time, with quality, and within budget.

The role operates with some autonomy, applying standard processes and practices, and uses judgment to solve problems, typically with guidance on more complex issues.

Job Description

Job Title

D&S Support Equipment Module Leader

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future by delivering safe, reliable, and innovative aerospace solutions. Our teams are united by a shared commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, partnering with customers around the world to support mission readiness and engine lifecycle performance.

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Overview

This role is based in Evendale, OH with additional opportunities to support work in Lynn, MA, within the Design Engineering (Mechanical Components) organization. The Support Equipment team is responsible for the design and sustainment of tooling and equipment that enable safe, efficient assembly, disassembly, and transportation of engine modules. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing, design engineering, and other partner teams to ensure our tooling and support equipment meet program, customer, and shop floor needs.

Role Overview

The D&S Support Equipment Module Leader is a technical project manager and engineering lead responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and support of all assembly, disassembly, and transportation equipment for an assigned engine module. In this role, you will drive both new tool design and continuous improvement of existing equipment and components, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, and cost-effective. You will plan and execute work to deliver on-time, with quality, and within budget, operating with a moderate level of autonomy while applying standard processes and sound engineering judgment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design Execution

* Lead a cross-functional design team to plan and execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of engine module assembly, disassembly, and transportation equipment.

* Apply sound engineering principles and adhere to business standards, procedures, and product/program requirements.

* Own mechanical and/or electrical aspects of support equipment as needed for assigned tooling solutions.

Module & Process Expertise

* Develop deep technical knowledge of the assigned engine module assembly processes, sequences, and interfaces.

* Translate module and manufacturing needs into tooling concepts and solutions using prior experience and growing expertise.

Business & Cross-Functional Integration

* Understand key business drivers and priorities, including safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and use this understanding to shape tooling and equipment solutions.

* Ensure support equipment work integrates effectively with manufacturing, design engineering, suppliers, and other partner teams.

Problem Solving & Technical Judgment

* Use engineering judgment to propose and compare alternative concepts, including options outside standard parameters, with appropriate guidance and review.

* Leverage internal experts, best practices, and available data to troubleshoot, root-cause, and resolve technical issues.

Process Compliance & Design Standards

* Know and follow all Support Equipment design processes, standards, and requirements, and ensure the team does the same.

* Ensure tooling designs comply with customer requirements and CTQs (Critical to Quality characteristics).

Project Management & Execution

* Plan and monitor schedule, cost, and quality for design deliverables across assigned projects.

* Drive closure of actions, risk mitigation, and design changes to meet program milestones and commitments.

Manufacturing & Shop Floor Support

* Support prototype builds and early hardware introduction with manufacturing and suppliers.

* Lead or support validation and troubleshooting of equipment on the shop floor to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.

Continuous Improvement & Special Projects

* Lead or participate in special projects to improve tooling design processes, standard work, documentation, and quality.

* Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve support equipment solutions across modules and programs.

Customer & Field Support

* Provide occasional on-site support at manufacturing or partner locations for equipment validations, issue resolution, or implementation of improvements (occasional travel…