GEnx CTP Strategic Propulsion Engineer

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Prestwick, KA9 1LA, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Applications closed
Posted
11 Feb 2026 (3 months ago)

(Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description Summary

The GEnx Strategic Propulsion Engineer (SPPE) is a member of the Customer Technical Programs (CTP) team in Caledonian shop. This role is tasked with developing strategic workscopes optimized for CSA contract CTQ's as well as identifying and executing CSA cost opportunities including escalation mitigations, MRB dispositions, and shop costs. This role also supports strategic workscoping for T&M contracts. GEnx is a high-volume program, ripe with opportunity that will offer growth in leadership, shop experience, customer exposure, and engineering services technologies.

Job Description

Job Description

The CTP services powerplant engineer participates in nonconformance disposition, NPI tooling and repair, leading indicator accountability, workscope escalation mitigation, shop specific cost oversight, productivity project support, MRO technology deployment support, including repairs

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
  • Lead business initiatives in design, materials, manufacturing, quality and/or productivity
  • Define and develop product processes related to design, analysis, test, materials, manufacture, quality and/or productivity
  • Identify need for technical and program reviews within the organization
  • Lead technical reviews and participate as a reviewer
  • Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments as appropriate
  • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
  • Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical and program requirements, schedules and contract commitments
  • Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems

Required Qualifications

  • This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Fleet Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

  • Ability to guide and influence others
  • In-depth understanding of engineering technology and tools
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

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;

  • 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. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:BPSS

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. For further information please visit theUK Visas and Immigration website.


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