Services Productivity Leader in Prestwick

This position is part of the Services Manufacturing Engineering team and focuses on driving cost reduction strategies for the GEnx Product line. The role involves leading the productivity process through Cost GENBAS, managing the year-over-year cost funnel, and growing the CSA productivity pipeline through project identification, management, and application to financials.

Responsibilities include developing and executing cost-out strategies for Fleet Models, Time on Wing (TOW) projects, engine workscoping, and maintenance costs, while fostering collaboration across functions such as Engineering, Product Line, MRO and CR shops, and the Services business. Additionally, the role includes some supporting Cost maintenance functions for the Caledonian shop, where the focus is on minimizing cost per shop visit, reducing cost actualization pressure, and cultivating a cost-conscious culture within the overhaul shop. This position offers leadership development opportunities and combines technical expertise, operational execution, and commercial acumen to deliver impactful results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The core function of the role is to lead the productivity process for the GEnx Product Line.
• This will include managing the year over year cost funnel as well as pulsed CSA productivity for Fleet Models.
• Responsibilities will include growing the CSA productivity pipeline through project identification, management, and application to the CSA financials.
• Develop the Cost Genba schedule based on data analysis and own/lead events in overhaul and repair shops around the world to drive cost out.
• The role will include growing a network across various functions of the Aviation business, understanding the GEnx product line, partnering with the Services business, CMRs, Fleet Models, Engineering, Product Line MCRB and MRO shops to deliver cost out strategies and execution for Time on Wing (TOW) projects and Engine maintenance costs.
• Promote & Improve the Shop Cost Culture.
• Help to address any queries related to cost, cost/benefit analysis, actively manage, standardize rhythms & monitor Services Cost KPI’s.
• This position offers excellent leadership development connecting knowledge around Fleet Models with CSA and T&M Contracts commercial acumen.
• Role gives opportunity to link technical depth while working in the shop with operational execution working solid line into the Services Cost Team with a dotted line into the Executive Plant Manager.
• Ensuring Shop WOR/MOR is covered to provide additional guidance and details on the performance / action plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in Services & Services Project Management or/and Engineering.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with critical partners and break down barriers and collaborate to accomplish business objectives.
• Established project management skillset.
• LEAN/Flight Deck expertise and demonstrated ability to implement in a business/transactional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and lead programs/projects.
• Experience at overhaul or repair shop highly desirable.

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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:

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Aviation and Aerospace, Component Manufacturing