Staff Engineer/Tech. 5, Geometry Tool Dvlp. and Support - (US-SC-Greenville - 29698)

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Jobcode: 53734270
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Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Aviation
Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Greenville, SC
Job #: 797385
Posted: Jan 22, 2008 Responsibilities

Develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. Is responsible for work that is less defined in scope and has the understanding and experience to execute business objectives. This role has the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

* Execute with some guidance the analysis/evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product/program requirements.

* Provide technical leadership to other personnel assigned to support the effort on assigned projects and/or tasks; mentors others in the organization.

* Document technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

* Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments.

* Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

* At least 3 additional years of experience in an engineering field.

Desired

* BS in Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

* Minimum 4 years technology development experience in geometry modeling.

* Minimum 2 years UG modeling/ UG Open programming experience.

* Extremely strong software development skills in FORTRAN, C/C++, Perl, Tcl, Windows O/S, and parallel processing.

* Working understanding of object modeling techniques.

* Ability to work in a global software development environment (source code control/code reconciliation).

* Demonstrated experience in development geometry software. development that improves the functionality of the design system.

* XML Expertise, XFORMS.

* Experience with non-uniform rational Bsplines (NURBS).

* Experience with turbomachinery.

* UG, Knowledge Fusion experience.

* Experience in client server technology.

* Good working knowledge of the Aviation, Energy, and Oil and Gas products.
General

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

* Work in the Turbomachinery Design System group of the Engineering Tools CoE with particular emphasis on geometry tool development for aerodynamic design.

* Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, documentation, and training of geometry design tools for axial and radial turbomachinery.

* Focal point and end-user support for engineering design groups across GE Infrastructure, ensuring the productive and robust use of the tools.

* Tool validation ensuring customer CTQ's.

*Strong collaboration with GRC and other Component Modeling and Tools CoE groups.

* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with cross-functional experience preferred.

* Technological proficiency, including relevant engineering tools.

* Additional experience designing and implementing new products using the NPI process is preferred.

* An understanding of Six Sigma tools to make data-based recommendations and decisions.

GE Overview:

Why join one great company when you can join many? When you join GE, you join a company made up of 6 exciting businesses. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team.

GE Infrastructure is one of the world's leading providers of fundamental technologies to developing countries, including aircraft engines, transportation, energy, oil and gas, and water process technologies.

Required:

Due to government regulations pertaining to the nature of this work, must be a US citizen or other 'US person' (i.e. permanent resident, temporary resident, refugee, or asylee). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

* Relocation benefits will be discussed at time of offer.

* This position may be filled at the Professional Band, based on previous experience.
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