GE Aerospace Commercial Operations Management 12 Month Placement
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Gloucester - UK
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Job Summary
About GE Aerospace
Are you ready to see your future take flight At GE Aerospace we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines components and integrated systems that power commercial and militaryaircraft.Youllbe part of a team that embraces your drive your curiosity and your unique ideas and perspectives.Most importantlyyoullshare in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Roles and Responsibilities
In the 12-monthCommercial Operations ManagementPlacementyoullgain invaluable skills and experience in supporting and developing the processes and systems that keep our business operations teams at thecutting edge. The opportunities available will cover all aspects of supporting busy operations teams including building relationships internally and externally supporting customer proposals and/or sales/aftermarket working on streamlining processes to drive efficiency and developing materials for customer events.
Your role could focus on enhancing customer experience and operational excellence. As a placement in Customer Operations Team you will play a pivotal role in streamlining our operations to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. This position is designed to integrate the principles of SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery Cost) Voice of the Customer Profitability and Cash and our FLIGHT DECK (GEs proprietary operating model) fundamentals into your daily activities providing a comprehensive learning experience in an aerospace commercial environment.
There areseveraldifferent typesof roles within Commercial Operations here is a snapshot of each:
Customer Operations (Dowty) -youllgain invaluable skills and experience in supporting and developing the processes and systems that keep our business operations teams at thecutting edge. The opportunities available will cover all aspects of supporting busy operations teams including building relationships internally and externally supporting customer proposals and/or sales/aftermarket working on streamlining processes to drive efficiency and developing materials for customer events.
Commercial Operations Team (Dowty) - This role focuses on meeting customer needs through strong interdepartmental collaboration and clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders. It involves coordinating customer requests such as RFQs and purchase orders by working closely with supply chain and engineering teams to meet critical deadlines. The position requires analysing operational data to develop performance metrics that sharpen team focus on strategic priorities as well as leading process improvement projects to increase operational efficiency. Additionally it includes preparing customer order books andfacilitatingclient calls to ensure high customer satisfaction andtimelydelivery.
Commercial Engine Programs (Cust Prog/SAO/CustExper/MTO) (Wales) - these roles will provide experience across Customer Programs Services Agreement Operations Shop Cost and Customer Experience. Working within a dynamiccrossfunctionalteam you will contribute tobusinesscriticalactivities that support customer delivery operational performance cost management and strategic initiatives. The role offers a diverse portfolio of projects in customer operations supply chain coordination data management profitability analysis cost estimation process improvement and executive communications while partnering with experienced leaders to drive outcomes aligned to Safety Quality Delivery Inventory and Productivity goals.
You will be guided by structured goals andobjectivesand will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team around you. We will guide you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE Aerospace experience. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK.
This opportunity is offered in ourGloucester (Dowty a GE Aerospace company)and Cardiffsites during the process we will ask you to share your location preferences.
Dowty a GE Aerospace company is based in Gloucestershire. It is a world-leading supplier of electronically controlled composite propeller systems for A wide range of civil and military applications including commercial airliners and military airlifters to multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft.
Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J the De-Haviland Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27J.
Operated by a highly skilled workforce Dowtys in-house productionexpertisefor composite blades includes application of resin transfer moulding processes which have been continuously evolved and perfected since 1976; and the use of braiding machines that rapidly and accurately apply the blades fibre outer layers.
GE Aerospace Walesspecialises in the maintenancerepairand overhaul of a range of commercial jet engines. The facility based in Nantgarw just north of Cardiff occupies over 1.2 million squarefeetof workshop space and has twostate-of-the-artaircraftengine test facilities along with a significant repair capability known as Component Repair Wales.
The site has the capability to provide maintenancerepairand overhaul services for a range of engine types including the worlds most powerful commercialaircraftengine the GE90-115B and the worlds most popular commercial engine the CFM56.
As one of the largest commercialaircraftengine maintenance facilities in the world with annual sales of over $2bn the business works with over 90 customers worldwide including Emirates TUI Lufthansa Delta United ANA and British Airways.
In 2017 the Wales site was selected as the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility of choice for the GE9X; which will become the worlds largest and most fuel-efficient jet engine when it launches into service. The business will benefit from a 5m investment from the Welsh Government to support the total 20m investment put forward by the business to equip and upskill the facility to be ready to maintain the GE9X fleet when it enters service on the new Boeing 777X aircraft.
The Wales team places a strong focus onproviding career opportunities for talented individuals. Our apprenticeship internship and work experience opportunities have been built to ensure the long-term success of our business by developing the next generation of technicalengineeringand problem-solving talent.
If you are passionate about Commercial Business Operations we would like to hear from you.
Qualifications / Requirements
Currently studying a Business Management/ Finance/ Accountancy/ Economics/ LawrelatedBachelorsor integratedMastersdegree
Keen interest in Business Operations
On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above
To be in your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement
Desired Characteristics
Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
Organised & able to work towards deadlines
Inspired and curious to learn
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to take ownership for projects
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to work as part of a team
A placement at GE Aerospace is an opportunity to learn while doing. At GE Aerospaceyoullwork with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you while doing work that makes an immediate impact.
Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total flexible benefits plan calledFlexChoice 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 flexibleoptionsto buy or sell
Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process you willbe requiredtosubmitan initial CV application. After this the stages are a video interviewtestingand MS Teams online interview. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated and understand what is next in the process.
If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best please email the team via.
Please note our applications will close onSaturday 31stOctoberbut may close earlier dependant on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please onlysubmitone application. If yousubmitmultiple applications we will progress the most suitable one. If in future you aredeemedto be suitable for other opportunities we will automatically consider you for these too.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance isand must bemaintainedfor this role. Please note thatin the event thatBPSS 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 detailsregardingthe 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.
Further sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. Our placement roles are pipeline for our graduate roles so you would need the permanent right to work to be eligible. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
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.
