Sr. Engineering & Operations Manager

Technical leadership responsibility for delivery and industrialization of projects in cutting edge R&D environment. operating within TRL/NPI framework.

Key role in decision making and forming site strategy; a significant member of Site Senior Leadership Team. Using established problem-solving tools; support the engineering team to methodically consider different approaches to problem solve and achieve customer focused success.

The role requires high levels of operational/engineering judgment and structured problem solving within an operating model.

You be leading functional and/or project teams with the opportunity to present solutions to site leader and wider GE stakeholder community including engineering and Product Line.  This diverse leadership role requires strong effective communication of complex problems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the onsite BRS Engineering Team to innovate and deliver customer led projects within agreed timelines, leveraging Flight Deck and always in the framework of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost, in that order.
• Manage team performance through development plans, PPG, dynamic priorities and annual performance reviews.
• Holds specialized knowledge in a relevant discipline serving as best practice/quality resource, for example systems engineering. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
• Has broad general interest in adjacent engineering disciplines, practically those used within the on-site team
• Develop and industrialise visual management methodology for NPI process.
• Lead in technical decision making and key support role in local strategy deployment, being a key member of the Site Senior Leadership Team.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and able to explain difficult or sensitive information.
• Support in resource allocation, understanding skill requirements and gaps for project deliverables. Use gap analysis to develop training pathways for individuals and the team.
• Support the BRS Senior Leader Team in stakeholder management to build consensus customer and engineering teams including collaborative problem solving.

Desired Characteristics

• Technical Aerospace Experience in Commercial Engines or similar/relevant technical background.
• Leadership experience in cross functional/horizontal matrix or Operations environment.
• Leadership experience leading medium sized teams of salaried Engineering and Technical professionals.
• Experience in Structured Problem Solving & Daily Management
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver programs/projects.
• Engineering Degree to Masters Level or equivalent industrial experience
• Strong systems or mechanical design experience

Total Reward   

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, 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 flexible option to buy or sell    

Security Clearance    

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS 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 details regarding the 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, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.    

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