Production Support Engineer
On site
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
21-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
The HVDC Research & Development Departments are at the forefront of worldwide innovation in HVDC and are expanding rapidly.
You will support the build of the manufacturing of HVDC Products resolving issues to ensure targets are met.
Monitoring line workflow and timings to ensure efficiency is maintained and raising concerns with Engineering and quality departments when required.
You will be supporting to the Manufacturing Manager where required
Job Description
The Role
The production support Engineer will support the build of the manufacturing of HVDC Products resolving issues to ensure targets are met.
Monitoring line workflow and timings to ensure efficiency is maintained and raising concerns with Engineering and quality departments when required.
Support to the Manufacturing Manager where required.
Responsibilities
Supervision of manufacturing line product build.
First line of support for queries from the from the line.
Liaising with Industrialisation, Engineering and Quality to support manufacturing.
Responsible for line output.
Co-ordination of build requirements.
Line flow and takt time.
Kanban exposure and understanding.
Monitoring and arranging of calibration and servicing of equipment as required.
The Person
The candidate will have a good level of general education and communication skills and will have previously worked in a manufacturing environment supporting a production line.
In addition to relevant experience, an enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills are essential qualities.
Skills And Experience Preferred
Lean experience.
Manufacturing experience on a flow line.
Mechanical engineering experience desirable.
Desired Experience
Advanced manufacturing Methods and subsequent implementation, LEAN and 5S.
Knowledge of business principles, strategy and subsequent interface across all functions.
Specific Abilities
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
Problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
Able to work to deadlines with good quality.
Proficient in the English language, written and verbal. Other languages are an advantage.
Fully conversant with ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 14001 and preferably 18001.
The HVDC Research & Development Departments are at the forefront of worldwide innovation in HVDC and are expanding rapidly.
About GE – Grid Solutions
UK Grid Solutions Limited - Power Electronics, Stafford is an international leader in high voltage power electronics and control technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems using both Line-Commutated (thyristor-based) and Voltage-Sourced (IGBT-based) converter technologies.
With over 50 years of experience in HVDC, GE worldwide HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford provides complete turn-key solutions for the rapidly growing global HVDC market. Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Laboratories and Research & Development are all located in Stafford. This unique setup gives HVDC engineers at Stafford exposure across the manufacturing cycle; allowing innovation and design to quickly influence new and existing products.
The HVDC Research & Development Departments are at the forefront of worldwide innovation in HVDC and are expanding rapidly.
Why We Come To Work
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What We Offer
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
About the Company
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. ... Know more
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