Calibration Manager in Cheltenham

The Calibration Manager is primarily responsible for ensuring a robust and responsive process that supports the calibration and repair of equipment and systems across the Cheltenham Campus. Equipment may be commercial off the shelf or bespoke GE designed and manufactured that support both Production and Engineering. The Calibration Manager will also be responsible for a team of Calibration Engineers/Technicians who cover the testing of different technologies including electronic, mechanical, electrical, optical, pneumatic or thermal equipment.

Working for the Manufacturing Test and Calibration Leader your activities will include:

• Develop and manage the Calibration process, from equipment recall to delivery of conforming equipment back to the owner
• Facilitate and manage workload throughout the department
• Support the technical and administrative functions within the department
• Provide technical support to document reviews and Calibration technicians
• Development of metrics to monitor performance/capacity and capability
• Identify and manage cost saving opportunities
• Manage external party calibration houses and budgets
• Develop relationships with internal departments, NPI engineering, sourcing, production, sustainment engineering
• Ensuring compliance with company processes, procedures and other mandatory regulations and standards such as AS9100, AS9110, ISO10012, ISO/IEC17025, UKAS
• Training, development and continuity planning of calibration personnel
• Calibration focal for Internal, customer, CAA and FAA audits

Qualifications / Requirements

• Qualification to HND or above in an electronic/mechanical discipline
• Experience in working in a similar environment, not limited to aerospace
• Knowledge of test philosophies and capabilities on the release of high integrity products
• Proven track record of team management

Desired Behaviours

• Change agent who promotes and drives continuous improvement activities, Lean and Six Sigma
• A strong problem solver with an interest in engineering and technology
• Analytical, with a keen attention to detail
• A good team player who is capable of operating in a multi-discipline environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

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.