Full Job Description
This is a great opportunity to join GE Aerospace as a Safety and Reliability, Maintainability and Testability (RM&T) Team Leader, working with the UK Safety and RM&T Leader to ensure that UK team of Safety and RM&T Engineers are successful in achieving their commitments to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC).
The role is based at our site in Cheltenham, where we develop the latest technology in Avionic Controllers and Power distribution systems for both Civil and Military aviation applications, so there is lots of opportunity to learn about how electronic and electrical products are developed for the aerospace industry.
You will be joining an inclusive and diverse team of Safety and RM&T engineers with a mix of experience, who care about ensuring the products we design at GE Aerospace remain Safe, Reliable and Maintainable throughout their lifecycle. We are committed to improving our project execution through taking a lean and innovative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement and we are passionate about professional growth and developing our team culture, capability & capacity to meet our internal and external customer needs.
If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, then this could be the next role for you.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As the Safety and RM&T Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day to day tactical management of the team, helping the safety and RM&T team to provide the highest quality assessments and analysis to the projects we support. This includes:
- Leading the weekly stand-up meetings with the team where we track SCQDC performance on the projects we support.
- Be the Safety and RM&T focal for Bids and Proposals and Lead those activities with support from the UK Safety and RM&T Leader and other team members as appropriate.
- Be the control account manager for Safety and RM&T for Major Projects. This involves: working with the Safety and RM&T engineers assigned to those projects to track adherence to cost and schedule and raise any variances with the project manager. Providing the interface between the SRM&T technical team and the engineering project managers and representing Safety and RM&T at internal project reviews and customer meetings.
- Leading Safety and RM&T team Lean initiatives to drive efficient and effective project execution.
- Monitor actual spend vs original estimates to feedback into B&P activities.
- Perform Safety and TLE analyses on projects with support from STLE tech leads as needed and as capacity allows.
Required Qualifications
An appropriate degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Electronics, Applied Physics or similar subject, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrable experience of working in an engineering or operational environment where planning, schedule adherence and end product quality is key.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the experience and confidence in presenting to peers and more senior stakeholders within the business.
You would feel comfortable in meeting the following which are considered important behaviour anchors within GE Aerospace;
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: promptly shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Desired Characteristics
Previous experience in an aviation, automotive or similar embedded systems development environment is helpful as it demonstrates understanding of working to rigorous industry mandated development standards; for example, ARP4754A and ARP4761. This shows a knowledge of working with complex system designs, for implementation in hardware and software.
Previous experience or knowledge of how the Reliability and Safety engineering activities interact with the wider development process.
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
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 Aerospace 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
Rights 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. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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