Electro-mechanical Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

Electro-mechanical Supplier Manufacturing Engineer at GE Aerospace. In this role, you’ll collaborate with mechanical suppliers to drive improvements in Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC). You will focus on fostering supplier partnerships, supporting kaizen events, and implementing productivity initiatives tailored to electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes.

• Supplier Collaboration: Partner with mechanically focused suppliers to identify and implement improvements in Quality, Delivery, and Cost, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Influence Supplier Processes: Effectively influence suppliers and their electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes to drive improvements and ensure alignment with organisational standards and expectations.
• Kaizen Events: Facilitate and support kaizen events at supplier locations, focusing on electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement and productivity.
• Cost Analysis: Perform should-cost analysis specific to electronic/electro-mechanical components and assemblies to identify cost-saving opportunities and conduct value estimating to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Technical Support: Provide limited assistance in solving technical issues and triaging engineering challenges related to electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes to ensure smooth operations and supplier performance.
• Process Improvement: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices tailored to electronic/electro-mechanical suppliers.
• Supplier Development: Support supplier development initiatives to enhance capabilities in electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing and ensure alignment with organisational standards.
• FLIGHT DECK Tools Deployment: Deploy FLIGHT DECK tools into the supply base to drive lean transformation, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor\'s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electronic/electro-mechanical Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier collaboration, and lean methodologies such as Kaizen and value stream mapping, with a focus on electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost analysis and value estimating for electronic/electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to triage technical issues effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to influence suppliers and their electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing processes to achieve desired outcomes.
• Familiarity with lean principles, including Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work.
• Experience with deploying lean tools and methodologies, including FLIGHT DECK tools, into supplier operations.

• Experience in should-cost modeling and productivity improvement initiatives for electronic/electro-mechanical components.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques tailored to electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Improvements in supplier Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC) for electronic/electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Successful execution of kaizen events and productivity initiatives at mechanically focused suppliers.
• Achieved cost savings through should-cost analysis and value estimating for electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Resolution of technical and engineering issues related to electronic/electro-mechanical processes in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to influence supplier processes and drive measurable improvements in electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Successful deployment of FLIGHT DECK tools into mechanically focused suppliers, resulting in measurable lean transformation and operational improvements.

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: GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice, giving freedom and flexibility in how benefits are received, with options to tailor to individual needs. Default benefits include Pension, Bonus, Life Assurance, Group income protection, and Private medical cover.

Security Clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. See BPSS details for more information.

Right to Work: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. However, under current UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate requiring no sponsorship is available. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing