Job Description Summary

　　Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

　　Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

　　Job Description

　　Roles and Responsibilities

　　• Formally lead team on complex technical problems/programs in the area of vibe test/cert support, and developing vibe model correlations for structural and rotor dynamics

　　• Support vibe endurance, block test and responsibility on some of the development/compliance engine test daily trending/health monitoring

　　• Initiate/lead continuous improvement strategy for engine dynamics methods/tools

　　• Lead TOPS8D/RCA programs to derive fast, cost effective solutions

　　• Demonstrate horizontal leadership by collaborating both within and outside the immediate team/organization to deliver tangible business impact

　　• Lead system level dynamics evaluation of aircraft engines at various operating conditions

　　• Recommend design/analysis approaches utilizing current best practices to meet program/project needs and develop new best practices to solve newer technical challenges

　　• Growing perspective, making cross product linkages, leveraging expertise

　　• Support & write funding proposals to align with opportunities of techmat programs

　　• Lead and drive innovation and IP strategies

　　• Promote inclusion & diversity: recognize team and value varied perspectives

　　• Mentor team and lead talent development initiatives

　　• Adopt & promote LEAN philosophy thru daily management & LEAN problem solving

　　Required Qualifications

　　• PhD / MTech / MS in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering

　　• 12+ years of relevant experience on dynamics design/analyses in gas turbine domain

　　• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering, structural and rotor dynamics fundamentals

　　• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering programs, inspire excellence in teams and drive change

　　• Excellent communication and presentation skills

　　• Unfailing dedication to deadlines and commitments

　　Desired Characteristics

　　• Strong numerical simulation experience in any of the commercial FE packages

　　• Exposure to engine vibration related noise assessment methodology

　　• Exposure to FAA regulations and aerospace industry

　　• Exposure to Design For Six Sigma tools and techniques