Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineer
Job Description
Job title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineer
Company: General Electric
Job description: Job Description Summary GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. We are actively recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our PCB team in Cheltenham.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing or Process Engineer to join our growing team using their engineering experience to help improve our manufacturing processes. Responsible for the preparation and review of procedures, identifying and delivering process improvements to solve complex shop floor issues. Selected candidates will also help support delivery plans with overall business awareness and ensure quality and compliance standards are met.
With volume increases of circa 40% by the end of 2024 this job opportunity comes with the challenge of integrating new equipment into the Manufacturing process and further developing our process controls.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for designated overall process controls within our Manufacturing processes.
- Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment.
- Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
- Drive accountability through daily/weekly operating rhythms to ensure ME driven tasks are completed in line with production requirements.
- Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements.
- Analyse and report on production processes, methods, schedules, downtime, cycle times, availability of machines and waste management
- Key stakeholder during new equipment selection in line with process and industry best practice (CAPEX Approvals)
- Ensure that the organisation’s manufacturing processes comply with relevant policies and regulations.
- Coordinating maintenance and repair services to keep production equipment operational.
- Identify/evaluate improvement opportunities.
Required Experience
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to program manufacturing equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project/challenging workloads.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving capabilities.
Desired Experience
- PCB Specific manufacturing experience.
- Experience in process engineering control plans, process capability analysis and problem solving.
- HNC/HND or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of First article inspection and Engineering change management.
- Experience in Aerospace, Military, Manufacturing, or similar sector.
- Lean manufacturing and NPI introduction experience
- 3/5 Axis machine programming
- Experience using different CAD types, ODB++, CADIF, GenCAD, Gerber
- Experience using different software types Valor NPI. NX12, MyPlan/MyCentre (Mycronic)
Flexible Working
GE supports flexible hybrid working arrangements for this position.
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
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:
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
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Expected salary:
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
