Staff Technical Product Manager - Additive Applications

Technical Product Manager for a suite of Additive Manufacturing Applications that support critical Additive Manufacturing processes, such as Powder Management, Build Prep, Build Simulation, and Digital Metrology. GE Aerospace is a world leader in the development of production level, aerospace quality additive manufacturing, and the portfolio of additively manufactured components will grow significantly over the next several years. Additive Manufacturing is a very digital-intensive process, and there is need to closely grow the application's needs as the processes evolve. This candidate will partner with the Chief Manufacturing Engineering team, the Process Technology leaders, and other AIPT team members as required

Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for all digital aspects (planning, development, production releases and support) of a suite of tools that support additive component development and production for the Additive Integrated Products Team (AIPT) in GE Aerospace.  Examples of these tools are Powder Lifecycle Management, Build Support and Digital Metrology.  You will partner with the Additive Technology teams to develop and communicate the product vision and roadmaps, as well as to deliver product features and functions that balance customer needs with business strategy, cyber security requirements, minimized defects and minimal technical debt.

In this role, you will:

• Own the Digital Technology applications and DT roadmap that support elements of the Additive Manufacturing processes.
• Interact with stakeholders in Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality to understand their requirements.
• Work with the global AIPT team to deliver features and major, complex products.
• Collaborate with other DT teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.  These teams include UX, Architecture, Data/Information Delivery and Cyber-security.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Additive Manufacturing process and the Digital Technologies required to support it.
• Participate in Lean Problem-Solving processes, such as Kaizen Events, At-Point Problem Solving, and Kata, in support of the tools and processes.
• Own and manage the backlog of requests, prioritizing the activities and leading the sprints.
• Own and support product releases, quality assurance and operational stability for assigned tools and applications.
• Support the TRL/MRL progression of new Additive Technologies
• Prioritize continuously in accordance with the understanding and validation of customer problems and needs.
• Demonstrate strategic expert level skills in problem decomposition and ability to navigate through ambiguity.
• Translate unstructured or ambiguous work requests into actionable user stories and work units.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 2 years Information Technology experience or a Bachelor’s Degree, in Digital Technology, Computer Science/Engineering or related engineering field with 3 plus years Information Technology experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in transforming manufacturing processes into Digital
• solutionsFamiliarity with common Machine Learning programming languages such as Python
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS), data transfer, digital operations, cyber security.
• Strong communication skills.
• Skilled in breaking down complex problems, documenting problem statements, and estimating efforts.
• Ability to effectively work in sometimes ambiguous, evolving situations
• Influence through others; builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas.
• Understands when change is needed and can develop a plan for leading the change.
• Curious, creative problem solver.
• Influence and energize others toward a common vision and goal.
• Demonstrate resilience through setbacks and odds.
• Innovate and integrate new technologies to meet the customer needs.