Component Engineer Visa Sponsorship Uk

Design
Uk
July 19, 2024
£38 - £44 / year
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

We are looking for a Component Engineer who thrives on making a significant personal contribution and is eager to assist make the company a little better every day. You want to deliver – for our clients, the company, and for yourself.

We have a chance to join our Component Engineering Team within the Sustainment Group to assist with component selection for new projects, production, and aftermarket service. As a highly driven and energetic individual, you would join our Cheltenham team to solve problems with components used in the design and aftermarket.

You’ll be a self-starter who enjoys working with others or on your own initiative, and you’ll always strive to be innovative and go above and beyond to help us maintain our exceptional service. You’ll also be eager to advance and take on new challenges and knowledge, resulting in increased responsibility and seniority.

Job Description.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Identify and collaborate closely with the Hardware Engineering development teams to help choose electronic components from chosen strategic sources.
  • Create and maintain electrical and electromechanical component records in the company databases.
  • Investigate, review, and obtain technical documentation regarding components.
  • Approve novel components for use in system applications in the defence and aerospace industries.
  • Provide technical help to our Supply Chain for obsolescence issues, alternative part recommendations, and end-of-life solutions.
  • To minimise the impact on the business, review product change notices from component manufacturers and coordinate with the design and sustainability teams.
  • Support programmes on upgrading, qualification, anti-counterfeiting, COTS assembly, atmospheric radiation, obsolescence, long-term storage, and lead-free.
  • Working well with numerous departments throughout the organisation will be critical to your success, and you will develop relationships with colleagues in Supply Chain and Quality to serve as a liaison between them and the engineering community.

Required Qualifications

  • You will have an HNC or higher qualification in an electronic discipline, or an equivalent degree of applicable experience and component knowledge.

Desired Characteristics

  • You must be a competent team member who can operate in a multidisciplinary context while still being capable of working independently with an analytical approach and keen attention to detail. You will be highly organised and communicative, as well as active and self-motivated, with the capacity to manage your own responsibilities and priorities.

 

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements whenever possible, and understands the benefits of a healthy work-life balance for workers.

Total Reward.

 

At GE Aviation, we recognise the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, allows you freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive your benefits while also allowing you to save money where possible.

As a new GE employee, we are glad to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can then adjust to meet your unique needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension.
  • Life Assurance
  • Income protection for the entire group
  • Private medical coverage.
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with the flexibility to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

 

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is necessary and must be maintained for this position. Please keep in mind that if you are unable to receive BPSS clearance, you may be ineligible for the position, and any offer of employment may be rescinded for national security reasons. Please visit the link below for further information on the requirements for BPSS clearance. BPSS

Right to Work.

Applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may be denied an appointment if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to fill the position. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.

Additional Information

No relocation assistance provided.

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