
Manufacturing Engineering - 12 Month Placement
1w1 week agoGE Aerospace
Cheltenham, GB · Full-time · £20,000 – £22,000
About this role
In the 12-month Manufacturing Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience covering all aspects of manufacturing engineering from production to Lean Six Sigma through research and development. At GE Aerospace, your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll join a team embracing drive, curiosity, and unique ideas.
Work within the Manufacturing Engineering team focusing on technical aspects of manufacturing, including production processes, tooling design, and advanced technologies. Support new product introduction, improve efficiency, and drive innovation, including building Standard Operations Procedures and local process improvements. Alternatively, join the Lean Manufacturing team on continuous improvement initiatives, waste reduction, and process optimization.
Opportunities available at Cheltenham, Cardiff, Caledonian (Prestwick, Scotland), and Gloucester (Dowty) sites; select based on geography and site focus. Cheltenham, with over 1,600 employees, designs, develops, and manufactures aircraft power distribution and avionics systems for global aviation. Contribute to major international projects relied upon for decades.
Guided by structured goals and objectives, deliver inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team. Receive coaching, mentoring, and connections with other placement students across the UK. GE Aerospace offers a workplace for achieving full potential through internships, apprenticeships, and development programmes.
Requirements
- Pursuing degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
- Understanding of production processes and tooling
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles
- Knowledge of manufacturing technologies
- Interest in aerospace components and systems
- Ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes
- Experience with process optimization tools
Responsibilities
- Focus on technical aspects of manufacturing including production processes, tooling design, and advanced technologies
- Improve efficiency and support new product introduction
- Drive innovation and build Standard Operations Procedures
- Implement local process improvements
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and waste reduction
- Optimize processes using Lean tools and methodologies
- Deliver real-world projects with team support
- Enhance operational efficiency in aerospace manufacturing
Benefits
- Coaching and mentoring from People Leader
- Connect with other placement students across the UK
- Structured goals and objectives for the year
- Hands-on work on major international aerospace projects
- Site preferences including Cheltenham for avionics systems
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