Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer - Data-Driven Quality

GE Aerospace; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Income protection

Private medical

Job summary

GE Aerospace's Cheltenham facility leads in advanced aircraft power distribution and avionics testing. A Manufacturing Test Engineer will own test plans, analyze results, and partner with design, production, and quality teams to ensure test systems are fit for production and deliver First Time Right outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and responsibility for safe, compliant testing across our manufacturing operations in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and equipment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Background in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop test plans, procedures, and equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct tests and inspections to ensure products meet quality and performance standards.
• Analyse test data and results to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with TE sustainment, product engineers and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues associated with test equipment and fixtures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Assess technical debt associated with all test equipment, work alongside TE sustainment group to resolve open concerns
• Provide technical support and training to production staff on testing procedures and equipment.
• Continuously monitor testing processes to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Analytics and performance assessment of production TE
• Capability and capacity analysis in line with S&OP demands
• FTR planning and execution for new test equipment and associated hardware
• TPM definition and deployment to production and response teams
• DFT guidance generation

Skills

Testing methods

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Engineering background

Job description

GE Aerospace's Cheltenham facility leads in advanced aircraft power distribution and avionics testing. A Manufacturing Test Engineer will own test plans, analyze results, and partner with design, production, and quality teams to ensure test systems are fit for production and deliver First Time Right outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and responsibility for safe, compliant testing across our manufacturing operations in the UK.