Job Description Summary
The Engineering Leader is a key member of the site leadership team, reporting to the Site Leader. In this role, you will own the strategy and execution of the Engineering function, ensuring it effectively supports current operations and future growth. You will lead and develop the Engineering team, strengthen processes and standards, and partner across the business to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
Job Description
As the Engineering Leader, you will
Lead and develop the Engineering function to meet current and future business needs, building capability, capacity, and succession within the team.
Ensure high-impact technical support is provided to all areas of the MRO process and to external customers, enabling safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
Own the delivery of shop work packages, ensuring they are produced accurately and on time in line with production requirements.
Provide engineering leadership to cross-functional initiatives focused on turn-around-time (TAT) reduction, new repair capabilities, cost reductions, and quality improvement.
Maintain robust technical standards in decision-making and documentation, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Own Engineering master data governance, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and effective revision control.
Ensure shop routers and work instructions accurately reflect OEM publications and regulatory authority requirements.
Develop personal capabilities around Lean to improve SQDC through leading and providing coaching support to team
Lead the analysis and reporting of first-time yield from the test cell and drive effective improvement plans to close gaps and sustain performance.
Continuously review and improve Engineering processes, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing structured, measurable improvement plans.
Monitor fleet development and in-service performance, ensuring engine workscopes and repair strategies are updated to reflect evolving requirements and customer needs.
Qualifications / Requirements
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
Proven interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to build, coach, engage and inspire high-performing engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical and operational problems, using data-driven and structured problem-solving approaches.
Experience with lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices would be beneficial
Flexible Working
GE Aerospace 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;
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. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
