GE Aviation is seeking a Production and Repair Specialist to join our Chandlers Ford facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining equipment produced locally, including helicopter rotor blade trackers, aircraft cables, and signal condition units for engine debris monitoring. We follow Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost as the four cornerstones of our organisation.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
* Advanced Assembly and Production: Manufacture complex electro-mechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, and PCBs, ensuring all work conforms to engineering drawings, BoM, and exacting quality specifications.
* Quality Assurance: Test and inspect finished products to ensure they meet our quality standards and BoM.
* Expert Diagnostics and Repair: Perform electronic component fault finding, diagnosis, and PCB rework and repair to restore products to full functionality.
* Goods Inspection: Assist with the inspection of incoming parts to ensure conformity before they are used in assembly.
* Continuous Improvement: Proactively provide feedback and contribute ideas to support continuous improvement within the production process.
* Team Collaboration: Communicate clear instructions to team members and seek clarification when required.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Escalate issues and provide feedback to support a smooth workflow.
Essential qualifications and skills
* Technical Assembly Expertise: At least four years of hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly, including soldering, wiring, and crimping.
* Soldering Proficiency: Proven experience in hand soldering electronic components and wires.
* Troubleshooting Acumen: Ability to diagnose and repair faults in electronic components and PCBs.
* Technical Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret schematics, wire diagrams, BoMs, and engineering drawings.
* Component Recognition: Understanding of common electronic components, including resistors.
* ESD Awareness: Knowledge and practice of safe Electrostatic Discharge procedures.
* Computer Literacy: Proficiency with standard office applications (Word, PDF, Outlook, Teams) for documentation and communication.
* Manual Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for intricate assembly work.
* Formal Education: Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) or equivalent theoretical foundation.
Desirable (Nice-to-have)
* Industry Certifications: IPC610 and/or IPC620 certification is highly desirable.
* Conformal Coating: Experience applying conformal coating for electronics protection.
* Quality Control Experience: Experience with inspection and quality control processes in manufacturing.
* Team Collaboration: Experience working in a team with effective communication and knowledge sharing.
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible, recognising the benefits of a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, giving you freedom, choice and flexibility in how you receive benefits and opportunities to save where possible. Default benefits for new joiners include: Pension, Bonus, Life Assurance, Group income protection, and Private medical cover. You can tailor these to meet your needs.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If 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. See BPSS requirements for details.
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered with all other applications. Depending on current UK immigration rules, candidates who do not have the right to work may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate requiring no sponsorship is available. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Compensation Grade: PB1. Relocation Assistance Provided: No.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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