Lead Production Support Engineer

Energy Consulting group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cheltenham is seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to support product delivery in civil and military sectors. The role involves troubleshooting, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have an HNC in electronics and experience in project management, diagnostic fault skills, and effective communication. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment aimed at driving product enhancements.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

26 days holiday with flexible options

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC or above in an electronic discipline or equivalent.
• Experience in developing and executing process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in implementing root cause corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing cell with technical queries.
• Use FRACAS tools to monitor test performance.
• Run product health analysis on high priority products.
• Lead root cause investigations on failed units.
• Assessment and approval of non-conformances.
• Support new product introductions to volume production.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory regulations.

Skills

Fault diagnostic skills to component level

Project management

Strong oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

HNC in an electronic discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer who thrives on making a strong personal contribution and who is motivated to help make the organisation a little better every day. You want to deliver – for our customers, for the business and for yourself.

We have an opportunity to join our Production Support Team, supporting the delivery of display and controller products to a diverse range of customers in both the civil and military sectors. As a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, you would join our team in Cheltenham, solving problems and driving improvements to our products.

You’ll be a self-starter, enjoy working with others or on your own initiative and always seeking to be forward thinking and going the extra mile to help us maintain our excellent performance. You’ll also be keen to grow and to seek out new challenges and knowledge whilst in turn gaining more responsibility and seniority.

Does this sound like you? In which case, we’d love you to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing cell with technical/engineering queries to ensure production output targets are achieved.
• Use of FRACAS tools to monitor test performance of all nominated products in the manufacturing cell.
• Run product health analysis on high priority products, understand root cause and drive changes where appropriate. Identify process improvement and cost out opportunities in support of the product through production.
• Lead root cause corrective action investigations on units which have failed in production, or customer returns with zero flight hours. Diagnosis of failures to component level are required. Ensure any trends are captured and analysed to drive product improvements. Provide feedback for the customer within agreed timescales.
• Assessment and disposition of non-conformances and approval of them where appropriate.
• Support the introduction of new products into volume production, ensuring that the product and processes are ready.
• Ensuring compliance with mandatory regulations, standards and company processes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Qualified to HNC or above in an electronic discipline or equivalent relevant level of experience and knowledge.
• Experience in developing and executing process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder requirements at once.
• Experience in implementing root cause corrective action.
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative, to proactively manage projects / tasks.
• Demonstrated fault diagnostic skills to component level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Desired Behaviours

• Analytical, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A good team player who is capable of operating in a multi discipline environment.
• Knowledge of avionic computing and interface systems.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and software is an advantage.

At GE Aviation 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

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

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 Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No