Manufacturing Readiness Engineer

Overview

Engineer designing tooling and processes to prepare manufacturing for new projects.

Key Responsibilities

• workflow planning
• equipment placement
• installation coordination
• tooling development
• tech research
• process optimization

Tasks

-Analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment placement to maximise manufacturing efficiency. -Planning coordination, installation/commissioning of new kit, equipment, or contractor supervision. -Development/validation of new tooling suppliers -Researching and scoping proposals for investment of new innovative manufacturing technologies. -Design of new project specific tooling. Developing, documenting, and implementing new manufacturing processes. -Organisation and optimisation of tooling and manufacturing processes

Requirements

• creo
• solidworks
• autocad
• fea
• leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability to conduct mechanical calculations or FEA simulations is desirable. -Flexible approach, willing to work extended hours and travel when required. -An engineer with strong CAD Design skills (Preferably in Creo or Solidworks), who can model tooling concepts and see them through to a detailed design. -Outstanding computer literacy and knowledge of design. Computer literate in Word processing, Excel and Power point applications. -Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment. -Proficiency with design tools such as Creo, AutoCAD etc. -A broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, their engineering challenges and best practices. -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. -A keen and innovative Engineer who has strong leadership abilities to lead change within our manufacturing organisation. -Capability to set and meet aggressive goals. Motivated and driven to continually improve. Driven self-starter who reacts positively to challenges. -Strong written and verbal communication skills including negotiation, and presentation. -Demonstrated experience leading engineering design and design reviews. -Sole UK national in order to comply with Government security restrictions associated with the project. -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. -Motivating and influencing change agent. -Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and documentation. -Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Methodical worker with focus on attention to detail. Structured in approach and well organised.

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Benefits

-A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements. -Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance -26 days vacation + bank holidays -Attractive compensation.

About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

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