GE Vernova
Manufacturing Support Engineer - Mechanical
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Job Description Summary
GE applies the science and systems of power conversion to help drive the electric transformation of the world's energy infrastructure. Designing and delivering advanced motor, drive and control technologies, we serve specialized sectors such as marine, industry, energy and all related services.
We are looking for a lead mechanical engineer to work within our systems engineering organisation based in Glasgow or Rugby. You will be responsible for supporting our contract manufacturing partners during the builds of our drive, switchboard and associated distribution products. You will also be involved in the design and documentation of our equipment as part of the project team delivering new solutions.
Due to the security restrictions on this role, applications will only be accepted from UK Nationals who either hold, or are eligible for SC security clearance.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support the manufacture of power electronics, switchboards and electrical distribution equipment providing rapid responses to technical queries, managing schedules and helping to resolve quality issues.
- Act as the main technical point of contact for all mechanical engineering topics related to ongoing contract manufacturing work.
- Work with the supplier quality engineering team to perform capability assessments on potential new suppliers.
- Collaborate with the product and project managers to set priorities, manage cost, and develop manufacturing schedules.
- Contribute to test plans and support routine testing and customer factory acceptance testing.
- Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in PTC Creo and create and manage parts and BoMs in Siemens Teamcenter PLM system.
- This role will involve significant periods of travel, both within the UK and internationally.
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Essential Requirements
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or relevant experience in a mechanical engineering environment.
- Significant engineering experience with good technical knowledge of:
- manufacturing processes
- sheetmetal design
- welding
- coating technologies
- electro-mechanical assembly
- DFMA
- Material selection
- A strong track record in manufacturing support, ideally gained in the industrial or electrical equipment sectors.
- The ability to interpret electrical schematics.
- Good engineering, communication, and organisational skills.
- You must be a sole UK National and hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance to SC level.
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Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrable experience in a project lead role.
- Proficiency in the use of PTC Creo, or similar 3D CAD software for the creation of 3D part and assembly models and 2D drawings.
- Experience in the use of Siemens TeamCenter PLM software for BoM creation & management.
- Previous experience of UK Naval engineering projects.
About us
GE's Power Conversion is at the heart of electrifying tomorrow's energy.
In GE Power Conversion we recognise the value of having wide range of perspectives in decision-making; and we foster an environment where everyone feels that they belong, that their contribution matters and they are able to perform to their full potential, no matter their background, identity or circumstances.
We also understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance therefore we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
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- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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