Advanced Manufacturing Technician - New Product Introduction (NPI)

Aerospace; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Technician to join their NPI team. The role involves building products on the manufacturing line, documenting processes, and collaborating to develop sustainable aviation solutions. Ideal candidates should have experience in modern manufacturing environments and possess skills in carbon composites and CNC machining.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries, preferably aviation.
• Able to articulate challenges with a positive mindset.
• Collaborative approach with business functions.

Responsibilities

• Build new and trial products on the manufacturing line.
• Document work instructions focusing on safety and quality.
• Participate in daily manufacturing rhythms to support NPI.

Skills

Familiarity with modern manufacturing

Good written and verbal communication

Organised with attention to details

Ability to work independently

Interpreting basic drawings

Tools

CNC machining

Resin transfer moulding

Carbon composite manufacture

Job description

Job Description Summary

At a time of exciting growth we're increasing our new product introduction (NPI) capabilities even further with three new permanent opportunities to join our Dowty team onsite at our cutting edge manufacturing site in Brockworth (near Gloucester) as an advance manufacturing technician.

Job Description

At Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we design, manufacture, repair and overhaul a range of propeller systems for Military and Civil applications. This is done from our new state of the art facility in Gloucestershire, UK.

In this role you will be part of the new product introduction (NPI) team to provide support to the growing demand for new propeller manufacturing systems and contribute to develop the next generation of electrified, sustainable aviation. You will be a highly valued member of the NPI launch team who are empowered across GE Aerospace to ensure design intent is correctly translated using our production system.

You will work with the Operations and Manufacturing Engineering team to manufacture new products in our production line. As part of this higher level role, you’ll document the build process creating work instructions that align to our safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity business priorities. A key part of your work will be to deliver products to quality and on time and determine the best build process to do this.

With a focus on manufacturability, you’ll be expected to work with initiative and self‑starting capacity making suggestions for improvements and considering the best process for the operator. As the NPI program develops you will follow the program into new dedicated facilities becoming a focal point and subject matter expert across the whole manufacturing process and able to train new starters.

Responsibilities

• Building new and development trial products on the manufacturing line with only high‑level instructions.
• Working across multiple process including but not limited to carbon composite layup, RTM, deflashing, composite repairs and machining.
• Documenting specific work instructions for an operator putting Safety (inc. ergonomics), Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity first and in that order.
• Participating in daily manufacturing rhythms to support NPI product development and raise roadblocks so they can be escalated and resolved.
• Striving to meet the build & quality plan and making every effort to overcome obstacles and constraints to achieve that aim.
• Being flexible in taking on tasks and requests that you can support as part of wider NPI team working collaboratively to deliver the business’s needs.
• Receive training and take on responsibilities to master several different processes and become a subject matter in every aspect of the product build.
• Working for the Manufacturing Engineering team within the Operations environment, be a representative for that team and demonstrate best business practice.
• Contribute to other aspects of the build as and where required i.e. maintaining 5S work area standards, creating risk assessments for processes, suggesting and trialling new 3D printed tooling.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Familiarity working in a modern manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication, able to create written work instructions and manufacturing trial reports.
• Organised and good attention to details.
• A self‑starter, able to work independently with minimal direction towards a business goal and collaborative with other business functions.
• Ability to attend daily meetings with higher level management and articulate challenges with a positive mindset and approach.
• Able to interpret basic drawings.

Desired skills

• Experience within a tightly regulated industry, preferably aviation.
• Demonstrable experience working with at least one of all the following: carbon composite manufacture, resin transfer moulding, CNC machining.
• Knowledge of the NPI process and the Manufacturing Engineering team’s role within this.

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 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. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No