Lead Engineer – Mechanical Analysis & Simulations

Lead Engineer – Mechanical Analysis & Simulations (f/m/d)

basic salary + fixed bonus (e.g., quarterly, annual) + holiday bonus

• Perform finite element analyses (FEM) to support mechanical design development and validation of aircraft engine components, including rotating and static structures
• Build, modify and maintain structural FEM models for static, modal, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses under defined load cases
• Apply established analysis methods, standards and best practices to ensure accuracy and consistency of results
• Interpret analysis results, identify critical stress and deformation areas, and propose technically sound recommendations
• Prepare clear and well-structured analysis documentation and reports supporting design reviews and certification activities
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing and testing teams to resolve structural issues
• Participate in technical reviews as a contributor, presenting FEM results and assumptions
• Support certification and compliance activities by providing analysis data and explanations to senior engineers
• Coordinate FEM-related tasks with external partners under guidance of senior analysts or technical leads
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability and data management of FEM models and results

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics or related field
• Experience in structural FEM analysis in aerospace, turbo machinery or comparable high-reliability industries
• Good understanding of structural mechanics, strength of materials and fatigue fundamentals
• Hands‑on experience with commercial FEM tools (e.g. ANSYS, Patran, Abaqus, Hyper Works – Hyper Mesh / Hyper View, or equivalent)
• Ability to independently create meshes, define boundary conditions and evaluate analysis results
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Structured, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work model
• Private medical care
• Discretionary awards
• Jubilee awards
• Holiday bonus
• Christmas bonus
• Subsidizing summer camps / winter camps / green schools for employees' children
• Cash rewards under the employee suggestion system
• Generali group insurance - the basic variant of life insurance and accident insurance fully financed by the employer with the option of insuring family members
• Active employee groups:
  Women's Network, Volunteers, Health Ahead, Sustainability Network, Disability Advocacy Network, Ambassadors

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of foreign language classes
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time
• parking space for employees
• employee referral program
• charity initiatives

• Avio Aero as a part of a GE Aviation Business is the leading company in the aeronautic business sector for the design, manufacturing and maintenance of components and systems for civil and military aero engines. We offer an opportunity of development in our Design Engineering Center team located in Bielsko‑Biała plant!
• Lead Engineer Mechanical Analysis & Simulations will perform design activities within the 3rd Parties Module and Components NPI, Mechanical Transmissions Design organization, with focus on aircrafts’ and helicopters’ gearbox rotating and static structures. In this position you will follow the whole New Product Introduction process from Concept Design to Detailed Definition, Validation/Certification/Testing and Production Support.
• At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world‑leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
  
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