Fire Safety Senior Engineer
Job Description
At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.
Job Description Summary
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!The Fire Safety Senior Engineer will support proactive Flight Safety programs, participate in field investigations, and perform safety assessments. This role requires interaction with a broad range of business and engineering organizations, internal and external to GE Aerospace.A proactive Flight Safety program is a critical component in the success of the GE Aerospace business and our customers. As part of the Chief Engineer's Office, Flight Safety & Reliability Engineers will provide independent, data-driven leadership across all commercial aircraft engine programs.
Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
- This role contributes to the proactive Flight Safety management strategy of GE Aerospace & manages complex issues with a focus on Fire Safety.
- Supports proactive assessments and fire hazard resolution plans, including root cause investigations and risk assessments, with the engineering and project organizations.
- Support proactive Flight Safety programs, field investigations, and safety assessments.
- Promote Flight Safety & Fire Safety improvements for new aircraft engine product designs within technical and program requirements.
- Produce and communicate statistical analyses of fleet risk within established GE Aerospace procedures and policies.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
- Lead or participate in program organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks.
- Participate in technical and program reviews where Flight Safety & Reliability issues are discussed.
- Promote fire prevention and safety engine designs/act as the Fire Safety subject matter expert on new engine development programs.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering
- Knowledge of Fire Science and Material Fire Safety.
Desired Characteristics
- Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Product Support Engineering and/or Fleet Management
- Ability to use analytical tools to support fire investigations.
- Knowledge of aircraft fire safety and/or willingness to learn and understand the FAR/EASA fire regulations.
- Familiarity with engine and aircraft certification.
- Familiarity with commercial aircraft engine programs, customers and operations.
- Knowledge of aircraft engine mechanical, control, and/or aero systems.
- Experience with engine component or system investigation and root cause determination.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to guide and influence others/network with other specialists.
- Demonstrated teaming skills.
- Demonstrated capability for statistical data analysis and logical presentation of results.
- Strong computer skills and ability to work without close supervision.
- Demonstrated process orientation and data-driven technical preparation in approach to work.
- Experience with database applications.
- Willingness to expend knowledge and capabilities in the risk assessment field.
- Ability to represent GE Aerospace at customer reviews and system safety groups to address propulsion system safety issues.
- Hands-on attitude and experience.
- 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.
