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Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Employer
GE Aviation
Location
Mitcheldean, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
25 Jul 2019

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Mitcheldean, United Kingdom

Business:
    GE Aviation
Function:
    Manufacturing
Role Summary/Purpose:
    This position will provide technical support to the production environment for both OE and R&O business units of Dowty Propellers. The successful candidate will also support the program value streams for the purpose of development of prototypes, processes, and/or material data base qualifications. In addition, this person will provide engineering expertise to building complex composite components to meet quality, performance, schedule, and cost goals
Essential Responsibilities:
    • This person will also be responsible to resolve issue of difficult scope including scale up of materials and processes in a Manufacturing Technology environment and supporting continuous process improvement through Production implementation of the new technologies.
    • Monitor composite manufacturing process metrics including yields and processing times.
    • Manage multiple projects by providing scheduling, resource management, budget control and EHS compliance.
    • Support the operations of the manufacturing process to maintain production output.
    • Design necessary fixtures and tooling for manufacturing of NPI's and for process improvements.
    • Participate in LEAN initiative, and engage Six Sigma tools for process improvements.
    • Compile data and publish technical reports as necessary for new and existing processes in the department.
    • Investigate and perform feasibility studies for new processes or techniques to reduce cost and improve quality.
    • Demonstrate the ability to manage Medium and large-sized projects through implementation, including the direction of other technicians and operators.
    • Maintain responsibility and accountability for all elements of a project/task.
    • Determine critical path for projects and focus resources to ensure delivery on-time and on budget.
    • Communicate project progress and problems clearly and concisely to all involved personnel including management teams.
    • Proactively identify potential problem areas through regular process monitoring using statistical techniques.
    • Create new drawings and specifications, and train others upon release.
    • Operate as a self-directed team member with minimal supervision.
Qualifications/Requirements:
    • Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering degree or equivalent knowledge and experience
    • Or HNC with proven experience as Process/Manufacturing Engineer within a composites environment
    • Masters of Science in similar field is desired or equivalent knowledge and experience.
    • Proven experience within a manufacturing Engineering environment
Desired Characteristics:
    • Strong oral and written communication skills.
    • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Strong problem solving skill

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