Manufacturing Engineering Development Leader

GE Aviation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cheltenham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Development Leader to ensure successful delivery of Manufacturing Process programs in accordance with aerospace regulations. The ideal candidate has a background in Electromechanical Manufacturing and Quality Engineering, with strong leadership and communication skills. This position will require coordination of multiple development projects and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Strong background in Electromechanical Manufacturing.
• Strong background in Quality Engineering in a Manufacturing Setting.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the Product Strategy of the organization.
• Development of the overall Manufacturing Strategy.
• Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of Development programs into production.

Skills

Electromechanical Manufacturing

Quality Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Development Leader role is a fundamental part of the 3Ps" Organisational strategy and sits within our Power Manufacturing Engineering team, being accountable for ensuring Manufacturing Process & NPI Programs are delivered into production successfully, and in accordance with strict aerospace regulations.

The Power Manufacturing Engineering Team consists of both Military and Civil Power portfolios, with an emerging Business Jet portfolio. This role will initially be scoped around two development/NPI programs: one with a long-established commercial customer, and one with a new business jet customer. This is a role with high change, particularly when the NPI programs transfer into rate production, so the candidate should be very comfortable working within a dynamic scope.

The Leader will, ultimately, ensure that the Manufacturing Engineering team have clearly defined standards (SOPs) and operate in accordance with aerospace standards. The leader will deliver strategies in accordance with AS9100 regulations, notably within the fields of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), First Article Inspection (FAI), Process/Product Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA), among others.

This is a technical role, with alignment to the GE Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Controlled Title Holder (CTH) pathway, and a people‑leader role. The development team is a mix of permanent and contractor Manufacturing Engineers, with both central and program‑funded roles, meaning the size of the team can fluctuate between 3‑10 Manufacturing Engineers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the Product Strategy" of the organisation.
• Development of the overall Manufacturing Strategy.
• Development of current ME standards and procedures in accordance with this strategy.
• Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of Development programs into production in accordance with Tollgate/MRL/PRR processes.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe operations of the Power ME Team.
• Responsible for ensuring Manufacturing Engineering requirements are delivered in accordance with regulatory standards, to cost, and aligned with the core competencies of the Value‑Stream.
• Generation and maintenance of an APQP roadmap.
• Ownership of Process FMEA maintenance.
• Authority over the approvals of critical Engineering Changes for Manufacturing Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and/or strong background in Electromechanical Manufacturing.
• Strong background in Quality Engineering in a Manufacturing Setting.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• An ability to develop, lead and coach individuals is essential.
• Skilled in influencing others and leadership mid‑sized teams.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.

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.

Compensation Grade

LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided

No