Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
This position gives you the opportunity to develop the next generation of Propellers for highly efficient aeroengines. You will lead mechanical design working on a broad range of projects from new product introduction to manufacturing and service support. You will drive product innovation and the continuous improvement of design processes. You will have direct access to a new stateofthe art manufacturing facility allowing short development cycles. You will lead costout and LEAN initiatives working closely with Procurement and Operations.Job Description
Responsibilities
Own key design work packages across several NPI programmes and Integrated Product Teams.
Introduce mods and amendments in support of inservice requests ongoing production and repair operations.
With project managers contribute to the estimation (scope time cost) of assigned work packages.
Manage requirements and specifications.
Identify opportunities to improve system and component attributes (i.e. efficiency noise weight stress manufacturability cost).
Generate and release designs with supporting analyses (DfM & DfA cost preliminary stress & dynamics).
Manage risk assessments (incl. DFMEA / PFMEA).
Support development and V&V activities (incl. rig and flight test).
Support plant objectives through daily interaction with Operations.
Lead the continuous improvement of design processes and workflows (CAD CAE PLM). Identify and document design best practices.
Lead and mentor other staff and trainees.
Qualifications / Requirements
Mechanical engineering degree aerospace engineering degree or equivalent.
Extensive experience in mechanical design incl. integration of large assemblies and configuration management.
Demonstrable experience of design for manufacture and assembly.
Existing signatory status for CAD and drawings release (ASME Y14.5 GD&T).
Existing signatory status for concessions and technical variances approval.
Expert knowledge of Catia Creo or NX.
Desired
Ability to Lead Integrated Product Teams.
Experience of design and CAE analysis of rotating machinery.
Integration of electromechanical machines and actuators.
Experience of PTC Windchill.
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive worklife 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;
Noncontributory Pension
Performance related bonus
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.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Employment Type
Full-Time
