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Manufacturing Engineer

GE Aerospace · Cheltenham

Job Description Summary

We’re recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Power Distribution team and help bring products from design into reliable, efficient production.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys solving problems, working closely with operators and engineers, and finding better ways to build high-quality hardware. You’ll support day-to-day manufacturing, improve processes, help introduce new products and design changes, and play a key role in keeping production moving safely, smoothly, and on time.

If you like being close to the work, partnering across teams, and making a real impact on how things get built, this is a great opportunity

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for designated overall process controls within our Manufacturing processes.  

  • Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment.  

  • Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.  

  • Drive accountability through daily/weekly operating rhythms to ensure ME driven tasks are completed in line with production requirements.  

  • Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements. 

  • Design and NPI reviews with NPI into current manufacturing processes.  

  • Analyse and report on production processes, methods, schedules, downtime, cycle times, availability of machines and waste management 

  • Key stakeholder during new equipment selection in line with process and industry best practice (CAPEX Approvals) 

  • Ensure that the organisation’s manufacturing processes comply with relevant policies and regulations. 

  • Coordinating maintenance and repair services to keep production equipment operational. 

  • Identify/evaluate improvement opportunities. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. 

  • Ability to programme manufacturing equipment. 

  • Demonstrated ability to manage project/challenging workloads. 

  • Strong oral and written communication skills  

  • Demonstrated problem solving capabilities.   

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills. 

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Pension
  • Bonus          
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection            
  • Private medical cover    

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Hardware pay context

Based on 2,462 disclosed Hardware salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $136K/year, with most offers between $110K and $170K (10th–90th percentile: $92K–$205K).

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