Product Introduction Leader

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GE Caledonian is a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) business operating in the technology‑driven aviation sector. We are seeking an NPI Leader to work within the Engineering Team and collaborate across all business areas—introducing the latest technology, adding value to our strategy, and industrialising new repairs.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Leader, the scope includes business case creation, project management, and execution of new component introductions and repair industrialisation. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Strategy and Lean teams to optimise processes while meeting all quality system, engine manual and regulatory requirements.

• Champion safety, quality, delivery and cost deliverables for the site.
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and adoption of Lean principles.
• Manage the NPI team’s performance to meet Key Performance Indicators.
• Provide coaching to develop team members’ skills and experience.
• Collaborate with Repair, Cost and Productivity Leaders to identify suitable component repair and accessory industrialisation projects, justifying business cases through data‑driven evaluation.
• Work with Special Process Owners Assessment and Engineers to evaluate repair development requirements, managing multiple projects to completion on time and within budget while complying with GE Aviation Management of Change requirements.
• rail report progress to senior leaders, ensuring understanding of required assistance and risk.
• Integrate into the project funding approval process.
• Evaluate costing for new NPI repairs in coordination with the costing team to include real cost in the Component Repair Directory.
• Participate in the site’s general engineering activities and daily shop management structures.
Assume responsibility for the Tooling and Calibration teams as part of the role.
• The role’s scope may evolve as the successful candidate’s knowledge and experience grow.

• Experience in MRO engineering and/or project management.
• Aviation MRO background preferred.
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• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability as a change agent with influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Results orientation and a record of achieving performance objectives.
• Ability to interpret technical information.

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance required and must be maintained.
Flexible working arrangements supported.
• Flex Choice benefits plan offering non‑contributory pension, life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 26 days holiday (hourly equivalent, with flexible buy/sell options).

• Relocation assistance:
  No.
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology.
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UKក្រ are welcome and will be considered. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or will be ineligible if a suitable non‑sponsored candidate is available.

For further information regarding BPSS clearance, please refer to the BPSS guidelines.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.

For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.