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GE Aerospace Materials and Process Engineer - Dowty Propellers in Gloucester, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
Dowty, a GE Aerospace company is a world leading supplier of propeller systems to the global turboprop aircraft market. To date, Dowty propeller systems have amassed over 200 million blade flying hours, with individual propeller blades achieving more than 50,000 flying hours of operation. Engineering excellence has been at the heart of Dowty since 1937. Today, Dowty’s global team is building on this pedigree to explore a new age of aircraft propulsion that will innovate, inspire, and propel the next generation of flight.
This role is for an Engineer / Technologist to support the Materials & Process team within various projects. Example projects include; cost reduction, alternative coatings and novel manufacturing techniques
Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Engage in long/short term projects with the Materials and Process team on a variety of materials and processes related to propeller manufacture
Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineers to help solve day to day production issues
Support in-house programmes and new product introduction.
Assist with blade defect and material analysis
Work with suppliers on new materials
Help support laboratory team with incoming material analysis and testing
Essential Requirements:-
Engineering or Science related degree and or hands on relevant engineering / manufacturing experience.
Flexible Working
Dowty, a GE Company supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At Dowty 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 Dowty 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 (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)
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. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No