Job Information
GE Aerospace Advanced Lead Engineer - Test Equipment Sustainment in Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
As an Advanced Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of Test Equipment into the production environment, along with associated documentation and spares. This includes complex test equipment problem diagnosis and resolution, documentation updates and release, corrective action management, obsolescence management, refresh and redesign support.
Job Description
You will demonstrate good people leadership skills, provide technical updates, advice, and guidance to all stakeholders, whilst managing all risk associated with the delivery of the Test Equipment.
Responsible for the transition of Test Equipment and supporting documentation from the Engineering Department to the Supply Chain end user.
Accountable for addressing all reliability and yield related projects to enhance performance of the Test Equipment during and after the transition.
Provide technical advice to the Test Systems NPI and Response teams.
Able to work safely in Engineering Lab Space.
Mentor junior/less experienced engineers.
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
Adhere to Quality Management Systems processes and procedures.
Use your experience and knowledge to drive both corrective action and obsolescence management projects.
Provide technical support to drive medium term improvement refresh and future strategy redesign projects
Qualifications/Requirements
Batchelor’s degree/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline
Technical leadership experience
Basic Project Management skills
Experience with configuration/change management tools
Debugging/fault finding skills
Hardware/Software integration experience
Experience mentoring less experience engineers
Excellent communication skills to team, peers, and all levels of management
Desired Characteristics
NPI process knowledge/experience
Test Systems Sustainment process knowledge/experience
Familiar with highly regulated Quality Management System(s)
Good people skills and a firm interest in developing engineers.
An appetite to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives and invest in process development/refinement.Familiar developing and utilising Action Plans and Problem-Solving Methodologies.
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
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 (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)
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. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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