Graduate Aerospace Engineer
GE Aerospace
A graduate engineering role at GE Aerospace focused on applying technical knowledge to support aircraft engine projects, improve processes, and collaborate across engineering and operations teams.About UsAt GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.Job Description SummaryPositions are available working within the Engineering department for a two-year fixed term Graduate Engineer. These positions are designed for graduates with a MEng / BEng degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent. Candidates will have the opportunity to apply their academic, innovative knowledge learnt through their degree to a real work environment with many responsibilities.Job DescriptionAbout GE Aerospace Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! Role and responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work within the GE Aerospace Wales Engineering team in a Graduate Engineer capacity. The role will be office based but will require a large percentage of time to be spent on the shop floor to develop your skills and capability. During this time, you will learn and developing your skills and capability with the objective being that you grow and can provide day-to-day technical support to maintenance technicians. You will have an opportunity to work with professional engineers on projects that ensure continuous improvements and growth to the business and the teams around you.The role will provide exposure to hardware from GE90 and CFM56 product lines. The successful candidate will need to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver results. This position will require a high level of cross-functional team working with departments outside of Engineering such as operations, planning, quality, sourcing and EH&S.As part of the graduate program, the company will support application of the professional accreditation of IENG.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Wales Engineering team in day-to-day activitiesLearn how to compile technical documentationLearn how to verify technical dataUse of computer systems to communicate technical data to workforceDevelop analytical skills and introduce process improvementLiaise with the OEM and customer EngineersRequired Qualifications:A minimum 2:1 Accredited Bachelor's, or a Master’s, degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.Placement year with GE Aerospace. If you do not have a placement with us, we will put you on hold Desired Qualifications/Attributes:Team playerExcellent communication skillsDemonstrated ability to reprioritize workload under short deadlines in a fast paced dynamic environmentUnquestionable integrity and discretion – will need to deal with proprietary informationFlexible to work extended hours as circumstances dictateDemonstrated proficiency with PC business applications (PowerPoint, Excel and other MS Office applications.Proactive, accurate and detail orientatedWilling to take on a variety of tasks with little supervisionKnowledge of Aircraft Propulsion systems/hardwareComponent repair and special process knowledgeGeneral understanding of Aviation/MRO businessPlacement/summer internship within EngineeringFlexible 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. Non-contributory Pension Life Assurance Group income protection Private medical cover Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
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