Job Description Summary
GE Aviation pioneered the world's first civil certified HUMS in 1991, and the most successful carry aboard Rotor Track & Balance system (RADS / AVA). GE has decades of field proven capabilities in helicopter drivetrain and rotor diagnostics, engine health monitoring, real-time airborne and ground software, data storage and transfer, and extensive aircraft integration and installation.
We are seeking a Production Team Lead to join our Production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining equipment produced locally at our Chandlers Ford facility ranging from helicopter rotor blade trackers, to aircraft cables and signal condition units for engine debris monitoring. We follow Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost as the four cornerstones of our organisation.
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Job Description
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
- You will be responsible and accountable for the manufacture and repair of electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics to assist with building and fault finding across the product range.
- To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
- To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.
- To develop a strategy the team will use to meet set goals and targets
- To communicate clear instructions to team members
- To listen to team members feedback and drive Continuous improvement initiatives.
- To manage the flow of daily operations
- To report on team progress and update the company on performance based metrics.
Qualifications:
- Education:
Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC level or equivalent) - Experience:
PCB assembly is required.
Leadership/coaching experience desired - Certifications:
IPC610 desired - Skills:
- Hand placing and soldering through hole and surface mount components
- Preforming, inserting and cropping component leads using hand tools
- Incorporating modifications such as wire links
- Understanding and identifying common components / device types and value decoding
- Ability to work to written instructions and bills of materials
- Crimping, and cable assembly
- Testing of products in accordance with relevant documentation
- Knowledge of PCB design / circuit diagrams
- Electronic component fault finding and repair
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;
- Non-contributory Pension
- Performance related bonus
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell
Equal Opportunities
GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@ge.com.
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