Lead Facility, Automation & Process Engineer

-; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support NPI programs focused on electric and sustainable aviation. The role entails designing manufacturing processes and facilities, collaborating across teams to drive efficiencies, and influencing product designs for manufacturability. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and relevant experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience in technical project/program management within Manufacturing Engineering.
• Direct experience with NPI process in automated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Generate manufacturing plans to maximize ROI and reduce costs.
• Work with manufacturing engineering and materials & process engineers.
• Champion APQP and PPAP in the NPI process.

Skills

Knowledge in robotics and automation

High volume composite manufacture

CNC machining

Hydraulic systems

NDT

3D printing

Virtual manufacturing

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

3D Catia

2D AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

In this pivotal role for GE Aerospace, you'll support the latest NPI programmes as we work toward enabling electric, sustainable aviation to invent the future of flight. You'll be responsible for turning a product vision on our latest generation of propulsion systems into a manufacturable reality.

Working ahead of the development team, you'll be the focal for manufacturing process design, facility footprint, technology selection and quality planning with the goal of demonstrating manufacturing proof of concept through a capable, reliable and efficient manufacturing pilot line.

Keeping the production system at the heart of every decision you make, you'll champion design for manufacture, develop a lean production process, leverage automation and actively work cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing issues as they arise.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Generate manufacturing plans such as optimized cell layouts, value stream maps, timing charts and process flow diagrams to provide robust solutions to maximise ROI and reduce hours/costs per unit whilst ensuring that process capability, cycle time and equipment availability targets are delivered.
• Work closely with the current product manufacturing engineering team and materials & process engineers to promote failure mode avoidance in future designs & equipment specifications as well as develop our combined industrialisation strategy.
• Influence design to ensure manufacturing is represented during the product development process and design for manufacture/assembly is a priority consideration for the duration of the programme.
• Champion APQP and PPAP within the NPI process; drive the creation of PFMEA, Control Plans and derive facility requirements for inline process control to demonstrate a delivered, capable process on site and within the supply chain.
• Liaise with suppliers and our internal Sourcing team to coordinate equipment and tooling acquisition as well as map out installation and commissioning plans.

Desired skills

• Knowledge in the specification, installation and commissioning of robotics, automation and controls.
• Demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following: high volume composite manufacture (CFRP/RTM), CNC machining, hydraulic systems, high tolerance part assembly, and NDT (X-Ray/Ultrasonics).
• Experience with 3D Catia, 2D AutoCAD and/or another CAD package
• Experience in working within a highly regulated industry (preferably Aviation but not essential).
• Knowledge of 3D printing/rapid prototyping tools, CAD packages and part production.
• Experience incorporating condition-based monitoring & real time data acquisition & synthesis into a 'factory of the future' shop floor environment.
• Broad experience with virtual manufacturing and tooling/process flow simulation software solutions.
• Be familiar with Net Present Value and Future Value calculations.
• Lead the development of a pilot line to define the blueprint of a scalable facility to showcase how new technology, automation and a Lean manufacturing operating system can meet the requirements of GE Aerospace's next generation propulsion system.
• Support value engineering activities to help the business make informed make/buy decisions on core/non-core parts and components.
• Employ virtual manufacturing tools to simulate workflow, automation and space requirements to inform manufacturing engineering plans and support investment.
• Be the point of contact between the NPI team and other support functions to efficiently coordinate and project manage the Manufacturing Engineering agenda.
• A hands-on approach to working directly with the manufacturing and engineering teams to help resolve manufacturing engineering issues using data, rationale and logic.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline with experience in technical project / program management within a Manufacturing Engineering function.
• Direct experience with an NPI process including facility design, commissioning and technical specification in an automated manufacturing environment (automotive, FMCG, warehouse logistics etc.).
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, PPS, RedX) and APQP requirements.
• An in-depth understanding and demonstrated experience implementing APQP in a product development process and manufacturing facility design with clear appreciation for its outcomes.
• Experience working with, managing and coordinating subcontracted suppliers and vendors.
• Knowledge of health & safety (H&S) and construction design & management (CDM) regulations and means of compliance.
• A self-starter, able to work independently with little direction towards a business goal.
• Ability to influence up and down the organisation with a data driven approach.

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 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

Security Clearance

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. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

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 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. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: No