Senior Product Application Specialist Job in Houston, Texas US
Senior Product Application Specialist
Job Description Job Number: 1509927 Business GE Transportation Business Segment: Transportation About Us: GE is planning for tomorrow. Where will you be? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with GE Transportation! Posted Position Title: Senior Product Application Specialist Career Level: Experienced Function Product Management Function Segment: Product Management Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Texas City: Houston Postal Code: 77008-1051 Relocation Assistance Yes Role Summary/Purpose: The Product Application Specialist serves as the primary technical interface with the customer throughout the proposal, contract execution and commissioning processes. This role works closely with the sales ITO teams to validate product offerings. He / she will also work with the customer to define the technical requirements of the projects and with the GE engineering teams to translate those requirements to design specifications. Essential Responsibilities - Lead the technical relationship for Marine and Stationary applications with all parties involved in the project including the end user, naval architects, shipyards, packagers, equipment suppliers, etc., from engine, genset, or propulsion system equipment order through commissioning - Provide technical support to customers and the sales team to facilitate orders; must be effective at issue resolution with customers - Provide technical support to the Commercial Team during specification of propulsion system and generating system equipment and identify exceptions and clarifications to customer requirements - Work with customers to identify and collect the necessary site data to help validate proposal offerings, ensuring GE engines, generating sets, and propulsion systems meet customer requirements (CTQ's) - Ability to technically articulate products, features, performance and value story, and deliver customer presentations - Define functional requirements for New Product Development and look for opportunities for product improvement - Interface with design engineering to ensure successful project completion - This role will also work closely with project managers throughout the project execution phase Qualifications/Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university - Minimum of 5 years of experience in the marine industry with specific know-how on diesel engines and propulsion systems ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: - Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time - Fluent spoken and written English Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE 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 background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - Working knowledge in the application of diesel engines, generating sets, and propulsion equipment - Extensive knowledge of propulsion plant applications in offshore OG and workboat industry - Extensive knowledge of diesel generating sets and/or stationary power applications - Experience with medium speed reciprocating engines - Demonstrated project management skills - Ability to work independently with all levels of organization - Proven analytical, planning and organization skills - Ability to maintain utmost discretion and manage confidential and privileged information - Strong communication skills - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills - Previous commercial interaction Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 280,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. Were passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. Were diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and aviation of the new century. GE Transportation is a global technology leader and supplier to the railroad, marine, drilling, wind and mining industries. We provide freight passenger locomotives, railway signaling and communications systems, information technology solutions, marine engines, motorized drive systems for mining trucks and drills, high-quality replacement parts and value added services. With sales in excess of $4.5 billion, GE Transportation is headquartered in Erie, PA, and employs approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. Learn more about GE Transportation today! 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