Advanced Lead TE Sustainment Engineer

GE Aviation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Lead Test Systems Sustainment Engineer to drive the delivery of Test Equipment into production. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and developing obsolescence strategies for Test Equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and a passion for enhancing test systems. With a focus on quality and continuous improvement, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative projects. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers flexible benefits tailored to your needs.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering required.
• Technical leadership and project management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Test Equipment into production and manage documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical advice to teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project Management

Debugging/fault finding

Hardware/Software integration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Configuration/change management tools

Job description

Job Description Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Lead Test Systems Sustainment Engineer (Electrical Hardware) in the Power, Displays and Controllers Test Systems Group. As an Advanced Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of Test Equipment into the production environment, along with associated documentation and spares. This specific role will also include the responsibility to lead the development of an appropriate Obsolescence Strategy for Test Equipment.

Job Description

As an Advanced Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of Test Equipment into the production environment, along with associated documentation and spares. This specific role will also include the responsibility to lead the development of an appropriate Obsolescence Strategy for Test Equipment.

You will demonstrate good people leadership skills, provide technical updates, advice, and guidance to all stakeholders, whilst managing all risk associated with the delivery of the Test Equipment.

1. Responsible for the transition of Test Equipment and supporting documentation from the Engineering Department to the Supply Chain end user.
2. Accountable for addressing all reliability and yield related projects to enhance performance of the Test Equipment during and after the transition.
3. Provide technical advice to the Test Systems NPI and Sustainment teams.
4. Able to work safely in Engineering Lab Space.
5. Mentor junior/less experienced engineers.
6. Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
7. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
8. Adhere to Quality Management Systems processes and procedures.
9. Develop and maintain an appropriate obsolescence strategy for all Test Equipment in Supply Chain ownership.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline
2. Technical leadership experience
3. Basic Project Management skills
4. Experience with configuration/change management tools
5. Debugging/fault finding skills
6. Hardware/Software integration experience
7. Experience mentoring less experienced engineers
8. Excellent communication skills to team, peers, and all levels of management

Desired Characteristics

1. NPI process knowledge/experience
2. Test Systems Sustainment process knowledge/experience
3. Familiar with highly regulated Quality Management System(s)
4. Good people skills and a firm interest in developing engineers.
5. An appetite to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives and invest in process development/refinement.

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

At GE Aviation 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;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

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.

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.

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade
LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes