Job Description Summary

The NPI Engineer utilises technical expertise to project manage the introduction of new products and capabilities. The role requires strong collaboration with key stakeholders that are both on-site and remote, to deliver on growing of the site's capability portfolio.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Full technical management of the NPI process for new engine products and component repair capabilities. This includes the insourcing of components and accessories from external vendors.
• Design, development and procurement of tooling to enable new Engine and component capabilities.
• Creation of process control documents such as repair routers, process/technique sheets & tooling substantiation packages.
• Engaging with site and HQ leadership to contribute towards defining the site repair industrialisation and insourcing roadmap.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders such as Aircraft Engineers, Special Process Owners, Tooling Design Engineers, Operations, Planning, Quality and EH&S on the industrialisation of new component repairs to ensure all deliverables are achieved on time with fulfilment of all CTQ's.
• Engaging with other GE and Joint Venture MRO shops for 2-way leveraging of technical information and best practices to support GE Aerospace's network-wide transition of work strategy.
• Leading multi-discipline reviews of technical data that result in actions, which need to be tracked and managed through to project completion.
• Compilation of technical plans for the industrialisation of licenced and unlicenced component repair procedures.
• Coordination of component repair trials using unserviceable components in a production environment in order to validate process capability.
• Engaging with remotely located Component Repair Engineers, Design Engineers and Materials Engineers, across different time zones, to review and approve license submissions for source-controlled repair procedures.
• Re-defining the site Component Repair NPI process to introduce standard work and greater process rigour through generation of control documents such as standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or demonstrated practical, technical experience in an MRO or manufacturing capacity
• Demonstrated experience of New Product Introduction
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Knowledge of repair and inspection processes applicable to the overhaul of aircraft engine components
• Demonstrated ability to use digital tools

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: Respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn and develop.
• Transparent: Shares critical information, speaks with candour, contributes constructively.
• Focused: Customer focused, committed, strategically prioritises work.
• Leadership: Strong communicator, collaborative, decision-maker.
• Problem Solver: Analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

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
• Performance related bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell

Equal Opportunities

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@ge.com .

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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Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB2

Relocation Assistance Provided: No