Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineer

2 weeks ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Full time
Job Description SummaryHere at Dowty Propellers 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.

In this role you will be an ambassador for Manufacturing Engineering across the Dowty and GE Aerospace global businesses and deputise for the Manufacturing Engineering and Training Leader.Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities
  • Keeping yourself, and leading the ME team to be safe and compliant in all your daily tasks
  • Provide technical and people leader management to members of the ME team and technical cross functional teams
  • Approving manufacturing process routings, process specifications, tooling solutions and rework activities (UK CAA Part 21)
  • Nominated signatory for producibility on design data approval
  • Continuously improve ME processes, procedures, skills and tools
  • Approving planning and for repair, overhaul and rework (UK CAA Part 145) activities
  • Calculation and maintenance of process standard times. Operate in a cost aware manner to continually improve cost and other performance metrics.
  • Leadership, advice and support for training, shop daily management and shop queries
  • Lead structured data gathering, complex 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.
  • Technical leadership with external suppliers as necessary in partnership with the sourcing team
  • Approving process and product quality plans, measurement systems analysis, process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA) in accordance with Advanced Process Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Determine Strategic direction, technology road maps, capital investment needs and implementation plans
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Characteristics:
  • Engineering Masters Degree or, in depth experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer.
  • Enjoys mentoring, coaching and leading other manufacturing engineers.
  • Deep understanding of Manufacturing Engineering duties and success factors.
  • Able to interpret 2d (legacy) drawings, technical specifications, and state on manufacturability challenges and develop complex production solutions.
  • Thrives in a lively shopfloor and leading cross functional teams to successful outcomes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications. Enjoys communicating at all levels of the organisation.
  • Commitment to personal development, improving as a leader and technical learning.
  • Experience of dealing directly with auditors, customers, and external suppliers
Desired Characteristics
  • Chartered Engineer Accreditation
  • People leadership experience of technical staff
  • 3D CAD Competence in CATIA
  • Operating knowledge of Windchill
  • Lean champion who enjoys continuous improvement
  • Experience of Leadership of a team of manufacturing engineers
  • Technology aware and a keen sponsor of technology adoption
  • Experience of specification selection and commissioning of production equipment and tooling
  • Project Management Competences and experience
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 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
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.

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