About the job

The Lead Engineer at GE Aerospace in Cardiff will work as part of the Wales Engineering team in a Support Engineer capacity, combining office-based responsibilities with significant time spent on the shop floor assisting maintenance technicians. The role includes providing daily technical support, compiling and maintaining technical documentation, developing local engineering policies, and vetting OEM engine manuals and customer publications. The engineer will also be involved in key engineering projects aimed at reducing maintenance costs and improving engine and component turnaround times using lean principles. The position offers exposure to GE90 and CFM56 product lines and requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, planning, quality, sourcing, and EH&S. Additionally, the role involves digitising engineering processes and requires shift work including days, afternoons, and occasional weekends. GE Aerospace offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package under its FlexChoice program.