Civil Engineer

GE Aerospace; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Pontyclun is seeking a Support Engineer to work within the Engineering team. The role involves providing technical support to maintenance technicians, compiling engineering documentation, and engaging in improvement projects. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and relevant experience. Benefits include a flexible benefits plan and a performance-related bonus. Join us to contribute to exciting engineering projects while maintaining a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Non‑contributory pension

Performance‑related bonus

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an appropriate engineering role, including internships or traineeships.
• Ability to compile concise and accurate engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to maintenance technicians on the shop floor.
• Compile technical documentation to support engine and component maintenance.
• Engage in engineering project work to reduce maintenance costs.

Skills

Technical support

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

MEng, BEng, MSc or BSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work within the GE Aerospace Wales Engineering team in a Support Engineer capacity. The role is office based but requires a large percentage of time to be spent on the shop floor working with maintenance technicians. The scope of activities ranges broadly from providing day‑to‑day technical support to maintenance technicians to working on long‑term engineering projects, either as part of a team or in an individual capacity. The role will provide exposure to hardware from the GE90 and CFM56 product lines and requires effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver results across Engineering, Operations, Planning, Quality, Sourcing and EH&S. The position will require shift working including days, afternoons and one in three weekends.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to maintenance technicians on the shop floor.
• Compile technical documentation to support engine and component maintenance.
• Compile local policies to meet regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures within the Engineering team.
• Vetting engine manuals and other OEM and customer published data.
• Engage in engineering project work to reduce maintenance costs and improve engine/component TAT using lean principles.
• Implement digitisation of engineering processes.
• Coordinate several projects/tasks simultaneously and influence stakeholders.
• Maintain strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MEng, BEng, MSc or BSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in an appropriate engineering role; internship or trainee time applicable.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to compile concise and accurate engineering documentation.
• Ability to effectively interpret OEM technical publications such as engine manuals and Service Bulletins.
• Effective cross‑functional teamwork.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

At GE Aerospace we provide a flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, giving you freedom and flexibility to tailor your benefits. Benefits include:

• Non‑contributory pension
• Performance‑related bonus
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday – hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell

Flexible Working

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

Equal Opportunity

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident company and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact [e-mail].

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If 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.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. However, under UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitable candidate who does not require sponsorship is available.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance: No