Job Description SummaryThe Consulting Engineer - Advanced Military Materials is an expert and technology leader in materials engineering with emphasis in materials development, application, manufacturing, and failure analysis. The selected candidate will be responsible for driving rigor, technical quality, and engineering excellence by engaging with cross-functional business stakeholders to constructively manage and resolve complex issues in the Advanced Military space while promoting and adhering to lean principles, particularly SQDC (Safety - Quality - Delivery - Cost).Job DescriptionResponsibilities
Collaborate with adjacent business leaders to develop and drive strategies for addressing existing and emerging materials challenges in the Advanced Military space with unwavering focus on Safety and Quality
Communicate with business leaders and key stakeholders on a frequent basis to ensure they remain apprised and updated on critical issues
Ensure that sound design practices, methods, and related tools exist and are utilized
Foster adoption of Lean culture and adherence to Lean principles, particularly SQDC
Mentor and coach technical community on trade-off studies and approaches to ensure optimal lifecycle solutions
Mentor and coach materials community on career growth and professional development, which includes active participation in pyramid health reviews and TTR
Role model and mentor others on identification, quantification, and mitigation of technical risk and how to assess against business risk
Drive engineering excellence in the organization including, but not limited to, Lean methods, documentation, TRL/MRL rigor, FMEAs, etc.
Provide technical leadership in design reviews, RCCAs, industrial committees, and design boards in a manner conducive to achieving business objectives
Steer IP generation and review
Disseminate lessons learned across Engineering organizations and other functions
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 10 years relevant engineering experience
Capable of receiving a US clearance
Desired Characteristics
Readily demonstrates humility and transparency while interfacing with both internal and external colleagues
Strong expertise in materials application engineering
Experience developing and introducing new material systems
Advanced degree from an accredited university or college in an Engineering or related discipline
Makes decisions and manages conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment - must be able to take ownership of issues and drive solutions
Strong ability to influence others, drive change, and align cross-functional teams to success
Demonstrated clear thinker – able to solve complex technical challenges and communicate actions/solutions in clear concise manner that drives impact
Proven ability to work efficiently without direct supervision - self-motivated with demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve results.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes