Air Inlet/Ventilation System Engineer - (US-TX-Houston - 77299)

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Jobcode: 59239707
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Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Energy
Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Houston, TX
Job #: 816374
Posted: Apr 18, 2008 Responsibilities

In a dynamic product design environment, this position will be part of the Systems Engineering team that leads the development and design of electrical and mechanical accessory systems in support of aero derivative gas turbines.

Primary Focus:

* Air inlet and ventilation systems (engine and turbine enclosures) including: inlet air, cooling, anti-ice coils, filtration, exhaust venting, enclosure fans and dampers.

Core Responsibilities:

* Provide technical leadership across product and system boundaries.

* Lead strategic technology planning activities that identify, develop and introduce innovative ideas across all power generation packages.

* Design ownership of assigned systems including related components ensuring that cost and technical performance is satisfied.

* Drive standardization/optimization across product lines

* Lead Value engineering assessments (technical capabilities vs. Voice of Customer).

* Assist in Manufacturability, Maintainability, Reliability and Availability evaluations.

* Work with RAM leader to drive customer issues into product designs.

* Contribute to new and improved Design Practices.

* Impart acquired knowledge and experience to accelerate training/ development of less experienced engineers.

* Maintain a proactive relationship with cross-functional personnel to foster a boundaryless atmosphere between engineering, manufacturing and others.
Qualifications

* Mechanical Engineering Degree or Equivalent.

* 3+ years of design experience.

* GB certified (DMAIC or DFSS) for GE applicants.

Desired

* Engineering professional familiar with air inlet and/or ventilation system design, operation and maintenance.

* Minimum of five years design engineering experience in the power or oil & gas industry.

* Familiarity with fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Demonstrated project management skills.

* Focus on long-term customer satisfaction.

* Self-starter with strong technical and leadership skills.

* Strong understanding of GE gas turbines and packages.
General

GE Energy's Aero Energy is a $2.4 billion business focused on the production and the service of aeroderivative gas turbine engines for power generation for industrial, marine and utility use. Aero Energy's product lines range from 10 MW to 100 MW gas turbine engines. Aero Energy has 1,300 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. GE is the 63rd largest employer in Houston, the U.S.'s fourth largest city and a world energy capital.
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