Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
If you want to make a difference in the world, this job role is for you! At Rotating Machines Rugby (RMR), we design and build some of the most technically advanced electrical rotating machinery in the world. We specialise in manufacturing large electrical rotating machinery: Motors and Generators, across a wide variety of industrial applications. Our motors are powering some of the most advance warships in the world, whilst our generators are decarbonising industry for a more sustainable future. The Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Team is a part of the RMR Engineering Department and consists of a team of Manufacturing Engineers, responsible for development and implementation of new innovative manufacturing technologies.

We drive improvements to execution, efficiency, and cost reduction through the continual implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques and innovative ideas- a key part of the scope of work. We also ensure all the prior preparations are in place so that new projects can be manufactured as efficiently as possible.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Leader, the Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer is a key part of driving lean initiatives across the Manufacturing Readiness Team and the various manufacturing process areas to realise real world improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. They coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across operational or functional areas. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

What you will be doing as part of our team…

• Primarily, the Lead Engineer for Pressing, Machining, Assembly and Testing Operations within RMR.
• Training and coaching less experienced staff to improve their autonomy and efficiency.
• Leading Capex investment projects- from proposal/cost benefit analysis through to installation and commissioning/handover.
• Leading Lean/Kaizen improvement studies to improve manufacturing efficiencies.
• Planning coordination, installation/commissioning of new kit, equipment, or contractor supervision.
• Driving Kaizen initiatives and tracking their impact/cost savings
• Analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment placement to maximise manufacturing efficiency.
• As required, travelling to suppliers or other GE sites to supervise work, lead projects or learn best practices that can be applied to RMR.
• Working cross functionally as part of a global GE team to ensure our customers (both external and internal) are satisfied with their experience of dealing with us.

Who we are looking for…

• An experienced Engineer with a strong Rotating machines Background and proven leadership abilities to lead change within our manufacturing organisation.
• An engineer preferably with strong CAD Design skills Creo and Teamcenter who can quickly model tooling concepts and see them through to a detailed design.
• Demonstrable prior experience in leading Lean initiatives.
• Capability to set and meet aggressive goals. Motivated and driven to continually improve. Driven self-starter who reacts positively to challenges.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Methodical worker with focus on attention to detail. Structured in approach and well organised.
• Outstanding computer literacy and knowledge of design. Computer literate in Word processing, Excel and Power point applications.
• The aptitude to work as part of a diverse and multi-disciplined project team, whilst working on multiple projects and delivering to EHS, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including negotiation, and presentation.
• A broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, their engineering challenges and best practices.
• Motivating and influencing change agent.
• Flexible approach, willing to work extended hours and travel when required.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering design and design reviews.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and documentation.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to train shopfloor operators and explain complex engineering processes. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately across the business up to Senior management level.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Relocation Assistance Provided:
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