The Senior Component Engineer will play a pivotal role in defining strategies and identifying opportunities for improvement to ensure the effective selection, evaluation, and management of electronic components that meet technical, regulatory, and performance requirements. This position demands advanced expertise in complex electronic components, including their manufacturing processes, technologies, and market trends, as well as proficiency in managing component data. As a technical leader, the Senior Component Engineer will also be responsible for fostering the professional growth and development of team members.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and select electronic components based on performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., MIL specs, REACH, RoHS).
- Obsolescence Management: Develop and implement strategies to proactively manage component obsolescence, including identifying alternatives and mitigating risks to production and product lifecycle.
- Technical Expertise: Provide advanced technical knowledge of electronic components, including their manufacturing methods, technologies, and performance levels, to support design and engineering teams.
- Process Improvement: Define, implement, and continuously improve processes related to component engineering, including data management, procurement, and compliance tracking.
- Market Analysis: Monitor and analyze the electronic components market to identify trends, new technologies, and potential suppliers, ensuring the organization remains competitive and informed.
- Data Management: Manage and track component data within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for cross-functional teams.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams/sites, including design, procurement, and quality, to ensure components meet technical and regulatory requirements. Utilize strong communication and negotiation skills to align stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement and Growth: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the component engineering domain and demonstrate a commitment to teams personal and professional growth, fostering a self-motivated and teamwork-oriented environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in component engineering.
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.
Desired Qualifications Characteristics
- Experience on creating engineering changes through the usage of a PLM, preferably Windchill PartsLink and PDMLink.
- Knowledge about DO-254, DO-160 and/or IEC 62239-1:2018
- Experience leading audits.
- Remarkable communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of electronic components, its manufacturing methods, know the technology of the components, their level of performance.
- Experience with component datasheets, standards (like MIL specs), and regulations (REACH, RoHS).
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Good Self-motivated and teamwork spirit
- Good knowledge about the Electronic Components Market.
- Expert managing obsolescence process.
- Ability to handle different projects and objectives at the same time.
- Ability to manage and track component data within PLM.
- Ability to define/implement/improve process.
- Ability to grow teams responsibilities
- Continuous improvement driven
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Aerospace 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
