The Product Engineer role at GE Aerospace involves collaborating with design engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable, testable, and supportable from conception through production. This senior-level position requires influencing the design phase to facilitate a seamless transition into production while maintaining quality standards throughout the lifecycle. Key responsibilities include conducting rigorous testing, identifying and resolving design flaws, managing cross-functional teams, and overseeing project timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, proficiency in engineering principles, and familiarity with military and industry specifications. Strong technical skills, including the ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, are essential, as is knowledge of aerospace standards and manufacturing processes. This role demands expertise in lean tools, configuration management, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Influence product designs for manufacturability, testability, and supportability.
Conduct rigorous testing to ensure products meet performance and regulatory standards.
Identify and troubleshoot design flaws to enhance product performance and reliability.
Manage the transition of products from design phase to production environment seamlessly.
Oversee product lifecycle from development through aftermarket support, ensuring quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design changes during production.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Proficiency in engineering principles and product development processes.
Experience in formally changing designs involving Configuration Management principles.
Strong ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize designs.
Familiarity with Military and Industry Specifications, Standards, and FARs.
Experience in managing cross-functional teams and project timelines.
Knowledge of aerospace & defense standards and manufacturing industry practices.
Market check
Salary context
This
$95,000–$127,000
range sits above
4%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,900–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$155,611–$221,687
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace (General Electric Aerospace) designs and produces commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Engines
GE Aerospace currently has
33 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$173,000
across 21 roles with salary data.
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