Manufacturing Design Team Leader

At GE Aerospace, we design, manufacture, and support cutting-edge aerospace systems that power the future of flight. The Lead NPI Manufacturing Coordinator will play a key role in bridging the gap between Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Operations during the development phase of new products.
This hands-on leadership role focuses on ensuring the smooth flow of production articles through the shop floor, proactively identifying and resolving issues, and driving collaboration across teams. Production Management :
Oversee production articles on the shop floor, ensuring timely progress and delivery.
Anticipate and resolve bottlenecks to maintain production flow and meet delivery targets.

Lead structured problem-solving activities (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 8D) to optimize processes and improve key metrics like throughput, yield, and cycle time as well as responding to immediate challenges.

Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturing considerations are prioritized during product development.
Define tooling, settings and calibration requirements to ensure a consistent and well-defined manufacturing process.
Defining the sequence of workforce operations for manufacturing a low volume prototype part in a manufacturing facility.
Provide technical leadership to the ME team, mentoring junior engineers and fostering collaboration across Operations, EHS, Planning, and Quality.
Represent ME in cross-functional forums, driving alignment and solutions to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Drive and act decisively to ensure safe and compliant work area where the manufacturing teams health and safety is paramount.
Define equipment lists, training requirements, and safety documentation.

Minimum Level 3 qualification. We also welcome applications from individuals with equivalent relevant experience in engineering or a related technical field. HNC or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Proven expertise in manufacturing engineering, production management, or a similar role.
Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and project planning.
Experience in facilities containing robotics, automation, and conveyor technologies.
Proven ability to optimize existing processes for throughput, quality, and availability during design and commissioning phases.
Proficiency in lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, run charts, Pareto analysis, and other methods for tracking production and identifying problems.
Experience with composite (CFRP/RTM) or high-tolerance machined parts manufacturing.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., 3D Catia, 2D AutoCAD ) and virtual manufacturing tools.
Knowledge of 3D printing/rapid prototyping tools and part production.
Expertise in line balancing to optimize operator efficiency and achieve maximum production output.

Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
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.
Non-contributory Pension
Life Assurance
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. 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes