Job Description SummaryThe Senior Technical Leader at the Strother facility leads the Propulsion Engineering and Test Cell Engineering team supporting both Commercial and Military platforms. This role provides technical and people leadership across the site, sets engineering priorities, and ensures safe, compliant, and efficient support to production and test operations.
This leader serves as a key partner to Operations, Safety, Quality, and program teams, helping the site deliver on customer and business commitments through strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities- Lead the Propulsion Engineering and Test Cell Engineering function for the Strother site across Commercial and Military programs
- Set engineering priorities and align resources to support site, program, and customer needs
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex propulsion and test cell issues, including troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Directly lead and develop engineers through coaching, clear expectations, and talent development
- Foster a strong team culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration
- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable regulatory, customer, and GE Aerospace requirements
- Partner with Operations, Safety, and Quality to maintain standard work, risk management, and configuration control
- Support production and test operations by driving timely resolution of technical issues affecting schedule, output, or readiness
- Lead or sponsor root cause and corrective action efforts for significant technical or operational issues
- Represent the engineering function in site leadership and cross-functional forums, communicating technical status, risks, and mitigation plans
- Promote continuous improvement, technical excellence, and adoption of best practices across the engineering team
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion, gas turbine engine, test cell engineering, or related aerospace engineering environment; or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in propulsion, gas turbine engine, test cell engineering, or related aerospace engineering environment.
Desired Qualifications - Experience supporting production, operations, propulsion, or test engineering environments
- Experience leading engineers, engineering teams, or complex technical projects
- Experience with issue resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions in a regulated, quality-driven, or operational environment
- Experience communicating technical information, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across Commercial and Military platforms
- Direct experience with propulsion test facilities, instrumentation, data acquisition, and test methods
- Familiarity with aerospace regulatory frameworks and customer requirements, such as FAA, DoD, and OEM standards
- Experience with lean or continuous improvement methods, including standard work, root cause analysis, and process optimization
- Experience attracting, developing, and retaining engineering talent and building cohesive teams
- Prior experience in an SPB-level or equivalent technical leadership role within a complex manufacturing or test environment
Additional Information - Must be able to satisfy applicable export control, regulatory, and customer requirements for this role
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Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
