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Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!As the Rotating Parts Commodity Focal, you will serve as a technical leader within the RTPE organization, providing expertise in design & analysis processes, mentoring engineers, and fostering collaboration across global teams. The position integrates best practices within the commodity, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and leads strategic and tactical efforts that span components. Responsibilities include engineering execution, project leadership, and MRB (Material Review Board) duties, ensuring adherence to business standards and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
Our organization, Rotorcraft Turboshaft & Turboprop Engineering (RTPE), focuses on Systems & Design Engineering for CT7, T700, T408, T64, and T58 engine families, supporting the helicopter business across commercial and military platforms worldwide, including, but not limited to, Black Hawk, CH-53E/K, Apache, CN-235, and Marine One. These programs provide critical products, services, and technical support for essential missions, such as defense, firefighting, emergency relief, search & rescue and more. RTPE offers a dynamic environment with a mix of production, manufacturing, and new product introduction, making it an exciting place to work on legacy and advanced helicopter engines.
Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million sqft of manufacturing space, we’re making a huge contribution to the future of flight. And, considering that very first jet engines were born here in 1942, we clearly are the career home of people who are deeply knowledgeable about building quality engines. What’s more, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in our facility in the last five years alone.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Serves as a technical leader in the rotating parts commodity design domain with expertise in analysis processes associated with the discipline.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience, mentoring newer engineers in the commodity.
- Explains information and develops skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field.
- Integrates within a commodity of rotating parts across sub-sections, including global teams.
- Shares and leverages best practices across components and teams.
- Fosters a commodity-based community spanning teams.
- Coordinates closely with internal Subject Matter Experts within the rotating parts pyramid.
- Leads strategic and tactical efforts that span components and serves as an RTPE focal for those efforts with stakeholders outside RTPE, including the Engineering Delivery Value Stream Organization.
- Provides surge capacity within the commodity and helps coordinate coverage within the commodity.
- Regularly coordinates with key GE Aerospace shops, suppliers, and Chief Manufacturing Engineers within their commodity.
- Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. This work includes mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products.
- May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
- Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
- Serves as an MRB engineer, providing technical expertise and mentorship.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mechanical design or similar engineering role including a minimum 2 years owning rotating parts
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics
- Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Rotating part hardware ownership experience and familiarity with helicopter engines
- Rotating parts MRB certification
- Demonstrated expertise in CAD design and analysis tools, especially Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS classic.
- Experience and familiarity with GD&T principles and reading drawings.
- Experience in manufacturing, especially high-precision, turbomachinery components.
- Experience leading projects, including indirect reports, with strong leadership skills to influence others and lead small teams effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve problems while aligning with business priorities.
- Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and communication skills, coupled with the ability to organize, document, plan, and execute simultaneous projects.
The base pay range for this position is 128,800.00 - 171,350.00 Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 9/25/2026.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Description Summary
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!As the Rotating Parts Commodity Focal, you will serve as a technical leader within the RTPE organization, providing expertise in design & analysis processes, mentoring engineers, and fostering collaboration across global teams. The position integrates best practices within the commodity, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and leads strategic and tactical efforts that span components. Responsibilities include engineering execution, project leadership, and MRB (Material Review Board) duties, ensuring adherence to business standards and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
Our organization, Rotorcraft Turboshaft & Turboprop Engineering (RTPE), focuses on Systems & Design Engineering for CT7, T700, T408, T64, and T58 engine families, supporting the helicopter business across commercial and military platforms worldwide, including, but not limited to, Black Hawk, CH-53E/K, Apache, CN-235, and Marine One. These programs provide critical products, services, and technical support for essential missions, such as defense, firefighting, emergency relief, search & rescue and more. RTPE offers a dynamic environment with a mix of production, manufacturing, and new product introduction, making it an exciting place to work on legacy and advanced helicopter engines.
Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million sqft of manufacturing space, we’re making a huge contribution to the future of flight. And, considering that very first jet engines were born here in 1942, we clearly are the career home of people who are deeply knowledgeable about building quality engines. What’s more, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in our facility in the last five years alone.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Serves as a technical leader in the rotating parts commodity design domain with expertise in analysis processes associated with the discipline.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience, mentoring newer engineers in the commodity.
- Explains information and develops skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field.
- Integrates within a commodity of rotating parts across sub-sections, including global teams.
- Shares and leverages best practices across components and teams.
- Fosters a commodity-based community spanning teams.
- Coordinates closely with internal Subject Matter Experts within the rotating parts pyramid.
- Leads strategic and tactical efforts that span components and serves as an RTPE focal for those efforts with stakeholders outside RTPE, including the Engineering Delivery Value Stream Organization.
- Provides surge capacity within the commodity and helps coordinate coverage within the commodity.
- Regularly coordinates with key GE Aerospace shops, suppliers, and Chief Manufacturing Engineers within their commodity.
- Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. This work includes mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products.
- May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
- Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
- Serves as an MRB engineer, providing technical expertise and mentorship.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mechanical design or similar engineering role including a minimum 2 years owning rotating parts
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics
- Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Rotating part hardware ownership experience and familiarity with helicopter engines
- Rotating parts MRB certification
- Demonstrated expertise in CAD design and analysis tools, especially Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS classic.
- Experience and familiarity with GD&T principles and reading drawings.
- Experience in manufacturing, especially high-precision, turbomachinery components.
- Experience leading projects, including indirect reports, with strong leadership skills to influence others and lead small teams effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve problems while aligning with business priorities.
- Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and communication skills, coupled with the ability to organize, document, plan, and execute simultaneous projects.
The base pay range for this position is 128,800.00 - 171,350.00 Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 9/25/2026.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design lead jobs.
- Five or more years of product or UX design experience with at least two years leading a team
- Proficiency in Figma including component libraries, auto-layout, and shared design systems
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior designers and run structured critique sessions
- Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Portfolio showing end-to-end design process from research through shipping
- Familiarity with user research methods and ability to translate findings into design decisions
Tips for Your Design Lead Job Search
Show systems thinking in your portfolio
Design lead roles weight systems thinking heavily. Structure your portfolio to show how individual components fit into a broader design language or product ecosystem, not just polished final screens. Hiring managers want to see your process, not just your output.
Target your resume to the team size
Describe your leadership experience in terms of the team size you managed and the stage of the product you owned. A design lead at a five-person startup and one at a 200-person org signal very different things. Match your framing to the job description's context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by design maturity before applying
A company without an existing design system or dedicated research function will expect you to build from scratch. Read the job description for phrases like 'establish,' 'build out,' or 'define' to gauge maturity level before applying.
Prepare a portfolio walkthrough for your interview
Most design lead interviews include a structured portfolio presentation. Prepare a 20-to-30-minute walkthrough that covers your decision-making process, how you gave and received critique, and how your work shipped. Memorize your narrative so you can adapt it on the fly.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify the design team's reporting structure, headcount you'll manage, and cross-functional partners before accepting. Scope misalignment is the most common reason design leads leave within the first year, so resolve it at the offer stage.
Design Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design leads?
The companies hiring the most design leads right now include Ryder System, Apple, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is highest at mid-size tech companies and growth-stage startups that are scaling their design function.
How many design lead jobs are remote?
About 61% of design lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior design roles in the market. Remote availability is highest in product design and design systems roles, while brand and in-house creative lead positions more often require on-site or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a design lead?
You become a design lead by building depth in a design discipline, then taking on informal leadership responsibilities before your title changes. Start by owning a product area end-to-end, mentoring peers, and running critiques without being asked. Build a portfolio that shows process and decision-making alongside final work. Pursue a senior individual contributor role that gives you cross-functional exposure, then move into a lead or staff title as you demonstrate impact.
Can you get a design lead job without prior management experience?
You can get a design lead job without formal management experience if you frame your portfolio around influence and cross-functional leadership rather than headcount. Many companies hire first-time leads from the senior IC track. Document instances where you drove design direction, onboarded contractors, or shaped team process. Smaller companies and startups are more likely to give first-time leads a shot than large enterprise teams.
What does the design lead interview process look like?
The design lead interview process typically runs across several rounds. A recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership philosophy and career history. After that, most companies ask for a portfolio presentation where you walk through past work and decision-making. A final round usually includes cross-functional panels with product, engineering, or senior design leaders, and sometimes a take-home exercise or whiteboard critique session.
Where can I find and apply to design lead jobs?
You can find and apply to design lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. Migrate Mate keeps listings current so the openings you see are actively accepting applications.
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