Senior Engineer/Technologist Job in Cardiff, England

GE Global Research – Europe opened in 2004 and employs approximately 200 employees from more than 20 different countries. Our scientists and technologists come from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, sciences and materials research.

Located in the heart of southern Germany, Global Research – Europe sits on the Garching campus of the Technical University of Munich. This creates a unique blend for our scientists to be in a university setting, while performing research in a world-class industrial lab that is dedicated to bringing new technologies to market. The facility also operates closely with technology teams at GE businesses across the globe, ensuring effective transition of breakthrough innovations from the lab into advanced products and services. Within the R&D community, the center maintains close partnerships with numerous universities, research institutions and technology companies in Germany and abroad.

Current research at the facility focuses on automated manufacturing of composite parts, waste heat recovery for industrial and power applications, grid integration of renewable energies, molecular imaging for cancer diagnostics, high power electronics for stationary and mobile applications and advanced compressor technologies.

Senior Engineer/Technologist Job Description

Job Number 1772813
Business GE Aviation
Business Segment Aviation

About Us
At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GEnx engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come.

Posted Position Title Senior Engineer/Technologist
Career Level Experienced
Function Engineering/Technology
Function Segment Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available United Kingdom
City Cardiff
Postal Code CF15 7YJ
Relocation Expenses No

Role Summary/Purpose
The Senior Engineer / Technologist provides consultation and technical direction to the engineering community on near term and longer-range projects with substantial business impact.

Essential Responsibilities

• Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions 
• Support other GE businesses, supplier, and internal / external customers 
• Serve as a recognized leader in defining the state of the art in own technical specialty in order to anticipate, develop and apply technology to current and future business opportunities 
• Provide engineering support, within one’s specialty, to teams working on performance, cost reduction and quality initiatives 
• Leverage expertise to resolve problems in the field or during the manufacturing processes 
• Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools 
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company 
• Function as program manager when appropriate 
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers 
• Develop and implement training modules as necessary

Senior Engineer/Technologist Job Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science 
• At least 5 additional years of experience in an engineering position Desired Characteristics
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems 
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs 
• · Demonstrated leadership in advancing the state of the art in a technical specialty

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