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Support Engineer – GE Aviation Wales

The successful candidate will join the GE Aviation Wales Engineering team in a Support Engineer role. This position is primarily office-based but requires significant time spent on the shop floor collaborating with maintenance technicians. Responsibilities range from providing day-to-day technical support to the maintenance team to engaging in long-term engineering projects, either as part of a team or independently. The role offers exposure to hardware from the GE90 and CFM56 product lines. The candidate will need to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes. This position requires close collaboration with other departments such as operations, planning, quality, sourcing, and EH&S.

This role involves shift work.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide daily technical support to shop floor maintenance technicians.

Compile technical documentation to support engine and component maintenance.

Develop local policies to comply with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures within the engineering team.

Review and vet engine manuals and other OEM/customer-provided technical data.

Participate in engineering projects focused on reducing maintenance costs and improving engine/component turnaround time (TAT) through lean principles.

Implement the digitization of engineering processes.

Required Qualifications:

MEng, BEng, MSc, or BSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.

Relevant experience in an engineering role, with internship or trainee time considered applicable.

Desired Characteristics:

Ability to produce concise and accurate engineering documentation.

Competence in interpreting OEM technical publications such as engine manuals and Service Bulletins.

Effective teamwork skills in a cross-functional environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.

Strong analytical skills.

Ability to influence others effectively.

Additional Information:

The position will require shift work, including days, afternoons, and 1 in 3 weekends.

Flexible Working:

GE supports flexible working arrangements and recognizes the importance of work-life balance for its employees.

Total Rewards:

At GE Aerospace, we value Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, offers employees freedom, choice, and flexibility in how they receive benefits, with opportunities for savings. As a new joiner to GE, you will receive the following default benefits, which you can tailor to your needs:

Non-contributory Pension

Performance-related bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

Equal Opportunities:

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

GE Aerospace Wales is also a Disability Confident Committed employer, welcoming applications from disabled candidates. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is accessible to all. For any adjustments or questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR.Wales@ge.com.

Security Clearance:

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the position or any offer may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For more details on BPSS clearance requirements, please refer to the link: BPSS.

Right to Work:

We welcome applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK. However, under current UK immigration rules, candidates without the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate without sponsorship is available. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information:

Relocation Assistance Provided: No