Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:

• Championing key site deliverables of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and adoption of Lean principles.
• Manage the performance of the NPI team to ensure they actively contribute to the teams Key Performance Indicators
• Provide positive direction to allow the development of the skills, knowledge and experience of the team
• Work closely with the Repair, Cost and Productivity Leaders to identify suitable Component Repair and Accessory Industrialisation projects that meet the strategic needs of the business and to justify the business case through data driven evaluation.
• Work closely with Special Process Owners and Engineers to evaluate Repair Development requirements and to manage through to completion, multiple projects on time, within budget and in adherence to GE Aviation Management of Change requirements
• As the site NPI focal you will report out on progress to the senior team and ensure their understanding of help required and risk.
• Integrate into the project funding approval process.
• Evaluate costing for new NPI repair’s through working closely with the costing team, so that real cost can be included in the electronic Component Repair Directory (eCRD)
• Participate in the sites general engineering activities and issues including existing daily shop management structures.
• It is intended that the scope of this role may develop as successful candidate’s knowledge and experience grows.

Qualification / Requirements:

• Experience in MRO engineering and/or project management
• People leadership expereince essential
• Aviation MRO background preferred
• Ability to lead and motivate others within a team environment
• Continuous Improvement mindset with a focus on Lean Methodologies
• Demonstrate ability as a change agent and of influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Results orientation and record of achieving performance objectives
• Knowledge of process operations in a fast paced production environment
• The ability to interpret technical information

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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