Electro-mechanical Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cheltenham seeks a Mechanical Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to enhance supply chain quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers, conducting cost analysis, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering and have solid experience in lean methodologies and supplier management. This role supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier collaboration and lean manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills for cost estimating and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Conduct should-cost analysis for cost-saving opportunities.
• Facilitate kaizen events focusing on manufacturing processes.

Skills

Supplier collaboration

Cost analysis

Lean methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

FLIGHT DECK tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

We’re excited to share a great opportunity for a passionate and talented Mechanical Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with mechanical suppliers to drive improvements in Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC). The role focuses on fostering supplier partnerships, supporting kaizen events, and implementing productivity initiatives tailored to electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will contribute to cost savings through should-cost analysis and value estimating for compliance purposes, while providing limited support for solving technical and engineering issues. A key aspect is the ability to influence suppliers and their processes to achieve desired outcomes. The candidate will also deploy FLIGHT DECK tools into the supply base to drive lean transformation and continuous improvement.

Flight Deck is GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model designed to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and alignment across the organisation. It incorporates lean principles such as Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work, tailored to GE Aerospace's needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Collaboration: Partner with mechanically focused suppliers to identify and implement improvements in Quality, Delivery, and Cost, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Influence Supplier Processes: Effectively influence suppliers and their electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes to drive improvements and ensure alignment with organisational standards and expectations.
• Kaizen Events: Facilitate and support kaizen events at supplier locations, focusing on electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement and enhance productivity.
• Cost Analysis: Perform should-cost analysis specific to electronic/electro-mechanical components and assemblies to identify cost-saving opportunities and conduct value estimating to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Technical Support: Provide limited assistance in solving technical issues and triaging engineering challenges related to electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes to ensure smooth operations and supplier performance.
• Process Improvement: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices tailored to electronic/electro-mechanical suppliers.
• Supplier Development: Support supplier development initiatives to enhance capabilities in electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing and ensure alignment with organisational standards.
• FLIGHT DECK Tools Deployment: Deploy FLIGHT DECK tools into the supply base to drive lean transformation, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electronic/electro-mechanical Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier collaboration, and lean methodologies such as Kaizen and value stream mapping, with a focus on electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost analysis and value estimating for electronic/electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to triage technical issues effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to influence suppliers and their electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes to achieve desired outcomes.
• Familiarity with lean principles, including Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work.
• Experience with deploying lean tools and methodologies, including FLIGHT DECK tools, into supplier operations.

Skills

• Experience in should-cost modeling and productivity improvement initiatives for electronic/electro-mechanical components.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques tailored to electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Metrics

• Improvements in supplier Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC) for electronic/electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Successful execution of kaizen events and productivity initiatives at mechanically focused suppliers.
• Achieved cost savings through should-cost analysis and value estimating for electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Resolution of technical and engineering issues related to electronic/electro-mechanical processes in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to influence supplier processes and drive measurable improvements in electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Successful deployment of FLIGHT DECK tools into mechanically focused suppliers, resulting in measurable lean transformation and operational improvements.

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 offer the following as default in your benefit fund, which you 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. 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 security. See BPSS for details.

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 current UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate who does not require sponsorship is available. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No