PMC Raw Materials Strategy Sub-Section Manager

Job Description Summary

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In this role, this Sub-Section Manager reports directly to the Composite Materials Section Manager within the Engineering Material Systems (EMS) organization and will lead the team whose goals are delivering on various Polymeric Matrix Composite (PMC) raw material strategies for both Commercial and Military Programs including RISE. This role in particular partners with Sourcing and other adjacent disciplines to execute on our composite strategy for alternate sources, specification updates, regulatory impacts such as REACH/ARCH, executing specification strategy, and inputs on our future raw material suppliers. Activities of this team also include maintaining the Composite Lab 2 and any needed expansion for our future and current Composite products. Work in this composite family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept for PMCs which may include laboratory operations, leadership support, talent development, maintaining psychological safety for all employees, and talent development and career coaching. Significant knowledge of composite design, materials, and or manufacturing is necessary and helpful in order to understand the customers' needs for the various materials they represent internally and externally to the Sub-Section. This leader will be a leader of leaders within the team of individuals who already have various levels of autonomy and will work with the composite integrated manufacturing team on a daily basis to problem solve. Rigorous prioritization and clear communications to all levels within the organization are required for the success of this role.

This role will impact the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment and leadership are required to achieve outcomes required. There is also high growth for career advancement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conceptual, or theoretical activities relating to the development, improvement, and usage of materials, coatings, and processes undertaken to build, apply, or shape the Polymeric Matrix Composite (PMC) materials and components.
• Manages a medium to large team of early career to senior professionals, as well as other specialists to conduct performance appraisals and participate in salary planning. Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of composite industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Setting team roles and responsibilities. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
• Promote professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching and counseling
• Define roles and responsibilities for assigned personnel and communicate with management on technical, organizational, resource and personnel issues
• Promote professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching and counseling including conduct performance appraisals and participate in salary planning
• Ensure company compliance initiatives and training requirements are implemented within work group
• Ensures safe lab operations and execution of customer commits within our EHS policies and procedures of EMS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in disciplinary engineering, science, and or composite materials manufacturing and or processes

Desired Characteristics

• Effective team building and project management ability
• Master's degree in mechanical, materials, or composite materials engineering from an accredited university or college
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems (TOPS8D Process)
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Ability for strategic thinking and execution
• Understanding of Lean Processes and Procedures
• PMC or other Composite Mechanical or Materials Design experience
• Understanding of PMC and or other Composite raw material processes
• PMC and or other Composite shop / component manufacturing knowledge

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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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

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