NPI Manufacturing Coordinator
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Job Location:
Gloucester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
At Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we design manufacture and support cutting edge aerospace systems that power the future of flight.The NPI Manufacturing Coordinator is the driving force between Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Operations during the development of new products. This hands on leadership role keeps production articles moving through the shop floor unblocks issues before they become delays and pulls teams together to deliver safe high quality hardware on time.
You will thrive here if you have a solutions driven mindset strong technical grounding and the confidence to anticipate challenges take initiative and implement sustainable improvements that stick.
Job Description
Production management
Oversee production articles on the shop floor ensuring timely progress and delivery through the manufacturing process.
Anticipate and resolve bottlenecks to maintain flow and meet delivery targets.
Sustaining & Continuous Improvement
Develop maintain and drive a lessonslearned register to prevent recurring issues and accelerate product creation.
Lead structured problemsolving to optimise processes and improve throughput yield and cycle time while responding quickly to immediate challenges.
Design for manufacturability
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturing considerations are built into product development from the start.
Recommend improvements to equipment layouts process design and product flow to maximise efficiency and reduce cost.
Define the sequence of workforce operations for manufacturing lowvolume prototype parts.
Create robust work instructions that document a safetyfirst ergonomically sound triedandtested process.
Leadership & collaboration
Provide daytoday leadership to the operations team mentoring associates and fostering collaboration across Operations EHS Planning and Quality.
Represent ME and the NPI team in crossfunctional forums driving alignment and solutions to meet Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) targets.
Compliance & documentation
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. CAA EASA FAA) and internal procedures.
Act decisively to maintain a safe and compliant work area where the health and safety of manufacturing teams is paramount.
Define equipment lists training requirements and safety documentation for new product introductions.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience: Proven expertise in manufacturing engineering production management or a similar role.
Capability: Demonstrated ability to optimise processes for throughput quality and availability during design and commissioning phases.
Mindset: Selfstarter who can find solutions to new and novel problems and work towards a defined outcome without detailed instructions.
Desired Skills
NPI & planning: Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and/or project planning.
Problem solving: Knowledge of problemsolving methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma 8D Red X) and APQP requirements.
Manufacturing: Experience with composite (CFRP/RTM) and/or hightolerance machined parts manufacturing.
Rapid prototyping: Knowledge of 3D printing / rapid prototyping tools and part production.
Regulation: Experience in highly regulated industries (aviation preferred).
Industrial engineering: Expertise in line balancing to optimise operator efficiency and maximise production output.
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
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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
GE Aerospace is mobilizing a new era of growth in aerospace, aviation, and defense engineering. Explore GE Aerospace's commercial and general propulsion powers.
