Posted Position Title Ignition Exciter Product Engineering Manager

Job Number	1898348
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? Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with GE Aviation!
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	Florida
City	Jacksonville
Postal Code	32256-7525
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 Ignition Exciter Product Engineering Manager will demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
Essential Responsibilities	In addition, you will: Provide leadership and technical direction for direct and dotted lined teams (approximately a dozen Engineering team members), across multi-national sites Provide support council and recommendations to director of Engineering 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 Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university Minimum 5 years of experience in direct management of personnel OR a minimum 2 years of experience in direct management of personnel with an additional 3 years of program or project leadership 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	Expertise in electrical design in ignition or pulse systems Experience in Aviation products Passion for innovation and contribution to strategic product vision Customer focused (communicating with and understanding needs) Execution driver Ability to build relationships and work across a matrix organizational High level of engagement and energy Strong team leadership and coaching skills Strong program management skills Six sigma / productivity driver Effective building of goal oriented teams Strong oral and written communication skills 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. Unison Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Engine Services, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of electrical components, sensors, and systems for aircraft, industrial, marine, military, and space uses. The Jacksonville, Florida facility is Unison's world headquarters, providing corporate support in Sales and Marketing, Design and Product Engineering, Finance, Research and Development and Human Resources. Major product lines include Gas turbine engine ignition and control, including ignition exciters, ignition leads, igniter plugs and various electronic systems in support of the other Unison facilities. The Jacksonville location employs a multitalented workforce of 500+. Over 19,00 new jobs have been created in the Jacksonville area over the past 5 years. Our combination of one of the best and most affordable business environments with ample recreational opportunities, proximity to the beach & short commute times explain why 1.4 million people have made the Jacksonville region their home. Learn more about Jacksonville! 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