Lead Manufacturing Assurance Engineer

GE Aviation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Assurance Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and lead a dedicated team. This role requires expertise in manufacturing methods, quality assurance, and the ability to drive continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a significant impact with your engineering skills and enjoy solving complex problems, apply to join a dynamic team at GE Aviation.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment required.
• Experience in PCB Manufacturing is essential.
• Six Sigma - Green Belt or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting cell Yield and reviewing Process health.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a small team.
• Evaluate and improve quality control processes.

Skills

Manufacturing & Production Process

Data Analysis

Quality Control

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Tools

TIP QA

Proficy

Oracle

Job description

Job Description Summary
We're looking for a Lead Manufacturing Assurance Engineer to join our team and take charge of all things engineering when it comes to manufacturing processes. If you love solving problems, driving improvements, and making things run like clockwork, this could be the perfect role for you!

In this position, you'll tackle complex shop floor challenges, using your expertise to find the most effective and lean manufacturing methods. You'll dive into data analysis to shape process improvement strategies, ensure quality and compliance standards are met, and keep procedures on track.

You'll also lead, coach, and inspire a small team, helping them deliver on their goals and grow in their roles. If you're ready to make an impact and bring your skills to the table, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting cell Yield and associated reviews required to manage Process health level 1 and 2 whilst overseeing successful completion of corrective actions.
• Own ME related quality documents and facilitate generation and updates of these.
• Own ME associated training at a site level (RW6).
• Responsible for driving adherence to Manufacturing engineering associated policies (FAI Procedure, change management control procedure, Manufacturing engineering associated SOPs)
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure that the organisation's manufacturing processes comply with relevant policies and aerospace regulations.
• Perform risk and mitigation assessments.
• Identify/evaluate improvement opportunities.
• Co-ordinate and support the requirements needed from ME.
• Proactively manages workload.
• Communicates to internal customers and functional leadership.
• Adopt FLIGHT DECK practices and promote within the team.
• This role requires strong interpersonal skills and may involve leading a junior team, you'll also be required to build solid relationships with customers and act as the key point of contact between them and GE.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to others in an understandable way.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires strong experience in the Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and/or relevant work experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in PCB Manufacturing is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of GE business-related systems (TIP QA, Proficy, Oracle).
• Six Sigma - Green Belt or higher.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

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;

• 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. 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.

Additional Job D escription

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB2

Relocation Assistance Provided: No