Forge Engineer

GE Aerospace; Whitwell; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to perform engineering tasks with a focus on problem-solving and customer engagement. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience are preferred. Responsibilities include technical decision-making, team leadership, and customer relationship management. This position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, 401(k) plan, and paid leave.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Strong communicator and decision-maker.
• Quick learner with a strategic prioritization of work.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing engineering tasks requiring technical knowledge.
• Develop customer relationships and serve as a technical interface.
• Help lead a junior team if needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require 4 year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work.

• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.

• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.

• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

  Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing), Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

• The base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on January 25,2026.

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.