Lead PCB Solder Processing Engineer. Job in Cheltenham Education & Training Jobs

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent player in aerospace is seeking a Lead PCB Solder Processing Engineer for their Cheltenham site. This role involves overseeing process improvements in PCB manufacturing while managing a small team. Ideal candidates will possess significant manufacturing experience and strong project management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Significant PCB Manufacturing experience required.
• Experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Six Sigma - Green Belt or higher desired.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements across all owned processes.
• Coach junior members of the team within relevant process engineering disciplines.
• Perform risk and mitigation assessments.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

PCB Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree or HNC/HND

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Powerpoint)

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft.

We are actively recruiting for a Lead PCB Solder Processing Engineer to join our team in Cheltenham. This is a great opportunity for an experienced process engineer to come on board and utilise their experience in PCB Manufacturing to identify and facilitate the delivery of process improvements, lead & co-ordinate complex shop floor issues that will help determine the most effective and lean method of manufacture.

This role will oversee a small team prioritised on improving all our solder processes. It is essential that candidates have an in-depth knowledge of these processes and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements across all owned processes.
• Responsible for coaching junior members of the team within relevant process engineering disciplines.
• Own and report out on process health improvement projects.
• Identify industry trends and ensure alignment of manufacturing processes.
• 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.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or HNC/HND.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Significant PCB Manufacturing experience.
• Experience managing projects in fast paced environment.
• Experience in Aerospace, Military, Manufacturing, or similar sector.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office-based applications (Excel/Powerpoint)

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in industrial engineering, working knowledge of VSM, capacity analysis and time study frameworks.
• 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