Lead Facility, Automation & Process Engineer

GE Aerospace; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Gloucester seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support NPI programmes and develop manufacturing processes for a new generation of propulsion systems. The role involves generating optimized manufacturing plans, championing APQP, and working collaboratively with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing engineering.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience in technical project/program management within a Manufacturing Engineering function.
• Knowledge of APQP requirements and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to influence collaboratively within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Generate optimized manufacturing plans for projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop industrialization strategies.
• Champion APQP and drive PFMEA creation within NPI process.

Skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Lean

Six Sigma

Project/program management

Technical specification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

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. 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 GE Aerospace, work is a passion and purpose, and we work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers.

In this pivotal role, you\'ll support the latest NPI programmes as we enable electric, sustainable aviation and turn a product vision for our latest generation of propulsion systems into a manufacturable reality. You will be the focal point for manufacturing process design, facility footprint, technology selection and quality planning to demonstrate manufacturing proof of concept through a capable, reliable and efficient manufacturing pilot line. You will champion design for manufacture, develop a lean production process, leverage automation and work cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Generate manufacturing plans such as optimized cell layouts, value stream maps, timing charts and process flow diagrams to maximise ROI and reduce hours/costs per unit while ensuring 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 and 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 PFMEA creation, 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 internal Sourcing to coordinate equipment and tooling acquisition and map out installation and commissioning plans.

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.
• 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 organization 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 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:

• 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. 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. 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 applicable 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 requiring no sponsorship is available. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No