NPI Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly​/Metallic Components

Job Description Summary

As we continue to scale-up our New Production Introduction, we have an exciting new opportunity for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with our onsite Brockworth team near Gloucester. In this role, you will be part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) team, supporting the growing demand for new manufacturing systems focused on assembly and metallic components. You will play a critical role in ensuring design intent is accurately translated into robust production solutions, contributing to the development of next‑generation sustainable aviation technologies.

As a valued member of the Manufacturing Engineering department, you will ensure that design for manufacturing remains a priority throughout the product development cycle. You will provide feedback to the design team, resolve manufacturing challenges, and deliver documentation, tooling, and training to enable efficient production in a clean and safe manufacturing environment.

This role will also benefit from experience or knowledge of hydraulic systems, as these skills will support the team in delivering robust manufacturing solutions.

At GE Aerospace, we design, manufacture, repair, and overhaul a range of advanced systems for Military and Civil applications. Operating from our state‑of‑the‑art facility in Gloucestershire, UK, we are committed to delivering cutting‑edge solutions that define the future of aviation.

In this role, you will be part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) team, supporting the growing demand for new manufacturing systems focused on assembly and metallic components. You will play a critical role in ensuring design intent is accurately translated into robust production solutions, contributing to the development of next‑generation sustainable aviation technologies.

As a valued member of the Manufacturing Engineering department, you will ensure that design for manufacturing remains a priority throughout the product development cycle. You will provide feedback to the design team, resolve manufacturing challenges, and deliver documentation, tooling, and training to enable efficient production in a clean and safe manufacturing environment.

This role will also benefit from experience or knowledge of hydraulic systems, as these skills will support the team in delivering robust manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on problem solving
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  Work directly with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve technical issues using data‑driven approaches and structured methodologies.
• Design collaboration
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  Influence design engineering to ensure manufacturability and assembly considerations are integrated throughout the product development process.
• Process validation
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  Conduct hands‑on trials and manufacturing of development parts to validate assembly, metallic component, and related processes and technologies.
• Process development
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  Establish robust process parameters for new technologies and systems, guiding manufacturing applications and feasibility studies.
• Virtual manufacturing tools
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  Utilize simulation tools to model workflows, automation sequences, and space requirements, informing capacity plans and resource allocation.
• Lean solutions
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  Develop efficient equipment layouts, process designs, and product flows to maximize ROI and reduce costs per unit.
• Automation and technology
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  Ensure process capability, cycle time, and equipment availability targets are met through automation and advanced technology integration.
• Documentation and training
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  Define equipment lists, spare requirements, training needs, work instructions, and safety documentation for production and maintenance teams.
• APQP and FMEA
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  Lead the rollout of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cascade critical characteristics into internal and supplier quality systems.
• System commissioning
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  Oversee installation and commissioning processes, driving continuous improvement and root cause analysis to meet SQDC targets.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Education
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  Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience in Technical Project/Program Management.
• NPI experience
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  Proven experience in New Product Introduction…