Senior Engineering Section Manager – X-BAT, Advanced Design Engineering

GE Aerospace

. Manage a team of people covering several DAWs within the family .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $192,050 - $256,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in design engineering and project management, with a strong ability to lead teams, influence policy, and communicate complex solutions effectively. Proven track record in analyzing business challenges and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringDesign Engineering ExperienceProject Management SkillsStrong Communication SkillsLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Design EngineeringProject ManagementOperational TechniquesManufacturing TechniquesEngineering TechniquesData AnalysisProblem ResolutionProgram ExecutionDecision-MakingCreative Solutions

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

DAWsBusiness ChallengesBest PracticesInternal ResourcesExternal ResourcesManufacturing ProcessesProduction CyclesTalent ManagementComplexity ManagementU.S. Person Status

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of people covering several DAWs within the family
Attract and retain talent while managing medium to large teams
Develop expertise within the function and provide professional or thought leadership
Influence policy and ensure delivery within the area of responsibility
Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services
Use industry trends to inform decision-making
Lead others in finding creative solutions within complex manufacturing processes and interdependent production cycles
Employ operational, product management, manufacturing, or engineering techniques
Evaluate information quality and analyze conflicting data
Use internal and external resources across functions to support decisions
Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Present business or technical solutions to leaders
Communicate complex messages and negotiate internally with peers, external partners, vendors, or customers
Influence peers to take action

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college with minimum 10 years of professional experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in design engineering
Ability to travel up to 10-15%
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Ability to prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
May be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission based on the plan
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Professional development
Competitive compensation