Posted Position Title Engineering Sub-Section Manager 5

Job Number	1881836
Business	GE Aviation
Business Segment	Aviation
About Us	GE is working for a better future. GE has continually shaped our world with groundbreaking innovations for over 130 years and continues working for a better future and continues planning for tomorrow. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. Are you ready? Working for GE Aviation is exciting & challenging. Come see what you are missing!
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	Michigan
City	Grand Rapids
Postal Code	49512-1934
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The Engineering Sub-Section Manager 5 is a member of the Platform Hardware Electronic Development Group. In this role, you will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. Also, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities	In addition, you will: Provide leadership and technical direction for assigned program tasks and personnel Provide support council and recommendations to section management Establish work group goals within framework of section technical and financial objectives Maintain broad awareness of efforts within group to assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / program needs Facilitate communication of technical and business information between organizations and within work group Communicate with management on technical, organizational, resource, and personnel issues Define roles and responsibilities for assigned personnel Conduct performance appraisals and participate in salary planning Promote professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching, and counseling Ensure company compliance initiatives and training requirements are implemented within work group
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university Minimum 7 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering Minimum 3 additional years of experience in a program or project leadership role within an Engineering environment
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	GE 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 background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university Demonstrated Departmental Management experience Effective team building and project management ability Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skill Product development experience in a regulated industry Knowledge of mechanical design and assembly procedures Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 280,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and aviation of the new century. At GE Aviation, we’re reengineering the sky. From our work on flight efficiency services and integrated avionics to our innovations in integrated electric power and propulsion systems and SmartGrid on aircraft, GE Aviation is dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. Here, you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the cockpit of tomorrow, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation systems that will impact the globe for generations to come. As exciting as our work environment is, there's a lot to keep your attention outside of work as well in scenic Grand Rapids, MI. Located in the four-county West Michigan area with a population of nearly one million, Grand Rapids offers a pleasant everyday experience that transcends the ordinary. Nature has provided abundant opportunities for recreation throughout four distinct seasons, with clean lakes and streams, beaches and forests. Whether you're single or raising a family, the quality of life in Grand Rapids is an attractive advantage. Here you'll discover extensive arts and cultural venues, plenty of fine dining for every palate, popular entertainment including hot nightspots and bars, downtown and mall shopping, a wide variety of affordable housing options and good schools. Local institutions include the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Van Andel Museum Center, & John Ball Park Zoo. If you're continuing your education, excellent local options, include Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Hope College, Michigan State University and Western Michigan University. Land a career with us, and find yourself in the perfect location to build a fulfilling life as well as a satisfying career! To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from GE AMSTC, Aviation, Energy Management, Oil & Gas, Power & Water and Transportation, follow us on twitter: @geconnections