Lead Electrical Engineer

General Electric Company

• $88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with 3 years experience in manufacturing, or 7 years experience without a degree.
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Established skills in project management and program execution.

Responsibilities

  • Execute electrical engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.
  • Perform tactical manufacturing engineering roles without requiring a four-year degree.
  • Enhance technical knowledge by leveraging prior experience and expertise for policy and strategy execution.
  • Analyze business drivers to inform personal work contributions and collaborate with other teams.
  • Utilize judgment and propose alternative solutions within guidance parameters to resolve straightforward issues.
  • Provide informal mentorship and guidance to new team members in a contributory role.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
  • Access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
  • Retirement benefits with matching contributions and company retirement plans.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, and vacation or illness paid time-off.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

Engineering is associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts departmental operations and responsibility for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Working in electrical engineering projects in a manufacturing setting.
  • Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require 4-year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work.
  • Developing in-depth knowledge of technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
  • In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
  • Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
  • A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members


Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical engineering in a manufacturing setting, OR; A High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering in a manufacturing setting.

Desired Characteristics and Experience:
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.


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.

Additional Information

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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