Lead Engineer - Cost Estimation

Job Description SummaryAs a Senior Technical Project Manager, you are responsible for leading the Cost Out effort in close partnership with Sourcing, Value Engineers and Manufacturing teams. You are responsible to lead initiatives to optimize the product cost using data with strong manufacturing and commercial contract skills. Being passionate about learning digital skills on Spotfire, Data engineering and analytics will be added advantage.

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. GE Aerospace
has a global service network to support these offerings.
At GE Aerospace, we Invent the Future of Flight, Lift People Up and Bring Them Home Safely. We are seeking the right candidates to enable this noble cause.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Sourcing, Manufacturing and Engineering team to identify Cost out opportunities using data and should cost
• Ability to develop new ways to optimize the Engine part cost by studying commercial contracts, Engineering design and manufacturing process.
• Ability to do the Cost data analysis using excel and spotfire to propose areas to reduce cost.
• Collaborate with Value engineers to do the cost estimates for the Aerospace Engine parts and identify the cost drivers.
• Learn and develop spotfire based analytics using the data.
• Demonstrate awareness of industry trends and Cost domain expertise
• Demonstrate ability to influence customers and Cost strategy leaders through persuasion and influencing

Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Product Cost Out, Should cost or Cost estimation
• Understanding & Expertise in Cost data analytics methods and tools

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Cost/Price estimation or product design or manufacturing
• Aptitude to learn quickly, ability to identify and raise issues, risks and benefits, being open minded to new perspectives or ideas
• Passion for learning and developing expertise in programming languages (Python/Java/SQL) & data Visualization (Spotfire) & analytics skills.
• 1+ years of experience/exposure in CAD tools like NX, Catia, etc.
• Proven analytical and problem resolution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership at all levels
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker