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Manufacturing Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineer

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

At Dowty Propellers (a GE Aerospace company) we design, manufacture, repair and overhaul a range of carbon fibre propeller systems for Military and Civil applications. We proudly design, manufacture and obtain Type Certification for the complete propeller system from our new state of the art Headquarters facility in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, UK.

The successful applicant will join the ME team who translate accurately designed intent into production solutions for manufacturing and our suppliers. We use a Safety, Quality, Delivery & costs framework operating across serial production, New Product Introduction and New Technology Introduction programs.

Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

• Keeping yourself, the ME team and the business safe and compliant in all your daily tasks

• Authoring and approving manufacturing process routings, process specifications, tooling solutions and rework activities (UK CAA Part 21)

• Provide technical task planning and authorisation for repair, overhaul and rework (UK CAA Part 145) activities

• Calculation and maintenance of process standard times.

• Advice and support for training, shop daily management and shop queries

• Ownership and validation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs for production assets

• Execute structured problem solving and robust root cause corrective actions (RCCA)

• Identify solutions and improvements then collaborate cross-functionally to deliver them through research, development, qualification and into production.

• Collaborate with external suppliers as necessary in partnership with the sourcing team

• Create process and product quality plans, measurement systems analysis, process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA) in accordance with Advanced Process Quality Planning (APQP)

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Characteristics:

• HNC or degree and/or relevant manufacturing engineering shop floor experience

• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering duties and success factors.

• Able to interpret 2d (legacy) drawings, technical specification, and state on manufacturability challenges and production solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communications.

• Commitment to personal development and technical learning

Desired Characteristics

• Engineering Technician Accreditation

• HNC in an Engineering discipline (Level 4)

• 3D CAD Competence

• Lean knowledge and enjoys continuous improvement

• Experience of dealing directly with auditors, customers, and external suppliers

Total Reward

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;

  • Pension
  • Bonus
  • 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. 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 Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Gloucester, UK
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3779620
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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