Manufacturing Engineer in Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

Dowty Propellers proudly design, manufacture, repair and overhaul a range of carbon fibre propeller systems for Military and Civil applications.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer, based at our new facility on Brockworth. Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will join a large ME team who support the day to day shop floor activities with delivery, cost, quality, and operations for manufacturing to provide a top quality product for our customers.

Job Description

Job Re s p on s i bi l i t i es

• 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.

• Provide technical task planning and authorisation for repair, overhaul and rework.

• 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)

Qualifications & Requirements

• A completed Manufacturing / Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) or, demonstrated advanced shop floor technical 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.

• Thrives in a lively shopfloor and cross functional team environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communications.

• Commitment to personal development and technical learning

Des i r e d Ch a r a c t e ri s tics:

• 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

F le x i b l e W o r k i ng

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

T o tal Rew a r d

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

Sec u r i ty C le a r an c e

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: B P S S

Ri g h t to W ork

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 (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration) V i sas a n d I m m i g r at i o n we b s i t e .

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No