General Electric Company

Technical Manager - Civil Platforms

General Electric Company • $100K — $130K *
Grand Rapids, MI 49504In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  • Minimum of 8 years of systems technical and project leadership experience, preferably in avionics systems
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%
  • Leadership experience in engineering or project management is desirable
  • Master's degree in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Systems Engineers to enhance engineering performance and execute project strategies
  • Drive resource planning and build a high-performing, inclusive team through recruitment and skills development
  • Manage engineering planning, budgeting, and process improvements
  • Create tailored development plans for team members and hold them accountable for development buddy roles
  • Set expectations for performance and measure improvements using clear metrics
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, clear communication, and accountability
  • Utilize Lean methodologies for effective reporting and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent
  • Engagement in strategic project planning and execution
  • High visibility role with opportunities for leadership and influence
  • Environment supportive of continuous improvement and engineering excellence
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The "Technical Manager - Civil Platforms" will lead a team in the Civil Platforms (CP) engineering organization, supporting the business and Application Engineering teams in defining a strategy for growth, driving initiatives to continuously improve performance and processes, executing successfully on projects to bring value for the company and our customers, and achieving key functional, business, and broad company objectives. This is a People Leader role for a team of roughly 6-10 Systems Engineers (SEs) that will require a talented individual to use their experience, knowledge, influence, and initiative to set strategy, manage team competency development, and drive engineering execution excellence. The position spans Civil Platforms products and projects and includes interfaces with numerous outside organizations. The role will report directly to the Civil Platforms Engineering Leader with moderate autonomy and require high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

More specifically, the individual will:
  • hold responsibility for delivering engineering excellence to effectively perform bids and proposals, manage projects, execute development strategies, and conduct accurate engineering forecasts for Civil Platform Products
  • support and conduct strategic resource planning, then build an inclusive, highly technical, and high-performing team through recruitment and competency development, guide them through hard times, and celebrate their successes
  • manage department sub-section to achieve functional, business, and broad company objectives including engineering planning and budgeting, competency development, culture development, process improvement and execution excellence
  • create and execute structured development plans customized for individual team members, including holding the team accountable for supporting development of others within the organization
  • set clear expectations for individual and team performance and manage/improve performance using controlled metrics and a continuous improvement mindset
  • foster a culture of collaboration, clear communication, lean, and accountability through leading, motivating, and inspiring others
  • develop engineering competency that delivers results compliant with engineering processes and customer contractual requirements
  • allocate qualified engineering talent and manage outsource activities to satisfy project demands both for Computing Product projects and other projects requiring the skillset
  • support reporting and escalation rhythms using Lean methodologies with clear communication and firm understanding of status, active ownership and management to resolve issues, and a focus on continuous improvement
  • provide technical expertise and leadership for the pursuit of new business, the execution of existing business (NPI and IR&D), and the continuous improvement of project management and systems engineering processes, tools, and talent
  • drive effective startup of new projects, focusing on strategic planning, standardization, reporting/monitoring expectation setting, and One Team collaboration
  • demonstrate superior technical expertise to translate highly technical engineering concepts into workable solutions, leveraging engineering and product reuse
  • demonstrate strong project management expertise to establish project teams, conduct project planning, manage and monitor project execution, and perform active risk management
  • hold project teams accountable to deliver quantifiable results against Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) expectations using Lean Methodologies
  • develop influential relationships with assigned customers at all levels
  • provide specific engineering strategies, credibility, plans and actions that differentiate us from our competitors and make GE a great place to work both now and in the future
  • maintain high visibility as a key engineering leader in the Avionics business while being respected for maturity, professionalism, expertise, sound judgment, passion for excellence, long-term commitment, and uncompromising integrity


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 8 years of systems technical and project leadership experience in a highly technical engineering field, preferably avionics systems
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.


Desired Characteristics
  • Previous Engineering Project Manager or Technical Lead experience
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited university or college
  • Knowledge and experience in developing and verifying complex avionics systems
  • Prior experience as a people leader
  • Persistent, thorough, and execution-focused
  • Demonstrated success in engineering and business management
  • Demonstrated professionalism in demeanor and presentation to include excellence in questioning, listening, and influencing
  • Demonstrated capability to constructively partner and drive alignment across matrixed organizations
  • Highly visible, hands-on approach while setting the example for high standards and accountability for the organization
  • Experienced with Earned Value and Activity Based Management methods
  • Financial knowledge
  • Proven ability to define product solutions which meet customer needs and provide a strong user experience
  • Proficient in identifying stakeholder needs and collaborating with teams to define solutions
  • Ability to operate in an environment of uncertainty when working with the application of new technologies or processes
  • Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage and inspire both one-on-one as well as in broad audiences
  • Exceptional organization, written, and presentation skills
  • Self-starter, persistent, thorough, objective, and accountable
  • Effective at active listening, building trust, being inclusive, providing encouragement, inspiring teams, providing corrective feedback, and being open to new ideas and ways of achieving success
  • Lean mindset-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement, visual management, and standard work
  • Experience with and knowledge of industry development and certification standards and processes
  • Demonstrated experience in developing or leading effective 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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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Size
168,000 employees
Market Cap
$90.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
NASDAQ
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