Technical Manager – Civil Platforms

GE Aerospace

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Work type
On-site
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Salary
$130,000–$173,000 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $152k
$117k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $168,200–$225,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

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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 40 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$173,000 across 23 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Manager – Civil Platforms

Technical Manager – Civil Platforms leads a team of Systems Engineers within the Civil Platforms engineering organization. This people leadership role involves managing a team of approximately six to ten engineers to drive execution excellence, manage project portfolios, and oversee resource planning for Civil Platform products. The manager is responsible for developing team competencies, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring compliance with engineering processes and customer contractual requirements. Key responsibilities include performing accurate engineering forecasts, conducting risk management, and utilizing Lean methodologies to improve performance and reporting. The role requires expertise in avionics systems, project management, and technical translation of complex concepts into workable solutions. Candidates must possess strong skills in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and budget management while navigating the complexities of New Product Introduction and research projects within the aviation domain.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of systems engineers to deliver engineering excellence for bids, proposals, and project execution.
  • Develop and execute strategic growth plans, including resource planning, budgeting, and technical roadmap definition.
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage the professional development of a high-performing engineering team.
  • Manage project lifecycles by conducting risk management, tracking metrics, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into workable solutions while promoting product reuse and standardization.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to optimize processes and reporting rhythms.
  • Manage outsourced activities and allocate internal engineering talent to meet specific project demands.
  • Build and maintain influential relationships with customers to provide technical expertise and strategic plans.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 8 years of systems technical and project leadership experience in a highly technical engineering field.
  • U.S. citizenship status is required for this position.
  • Ability to meet U.S. Person requirements for access to export-controlled information.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, and developing the competencies of a team of engineers.
  • Proficiency in Lean methodologies, including visual management and standard work.
  • Demonstrated expertise in project management, risk management, and engineering execution.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% as required by the role.

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