NPI Manufacturing Coordinator

Job description

Job Description Summary

At Dowty (a GE Aerospace company), we design, manufacture and support cutting edge aerospace systems that power the future of flight.

The NPI Manufacturing Coordinator is the driving force between Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Operations during the development of new products. This hands on leadership role keeps production articles moving through the shop floor, unblocks issues before they become delays, and pulls teams together to deliver safe, high quality hardware on time.

You will thrive here if you have a solutions driven mindset, strong technical grounding, and the confidence to anticipate challenges, take initiative and implement sustainable improvements that stick.

Job Description

Production management

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Oversee production articles on the shop floor, ensuring timely progress and delivery through the manufacturing process.

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Anticipate and resolve bottlenecks to maintain flow and meet delivery targets.

Sustaining & Continuous Improvement

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Develop, maintain and drive a lessons‑learned register to prevent recurring issues and accelerate product creation.

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Lead structured problem‑solving to optimise processes and improve throughput, yield and cycle time, while responding quickly to immediate challenges.

Design for manufacturability

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Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturing considerations are built into product development from the start.

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Recommend improvements to equipment layouts, process design and product flow to maximise efficiency and reduce cost.

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Define the sequence of workforce operations for manufacturing low‑volume prototype parts.

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Create robust work instructions that document a safety‑first, ergonomically sound, tried‑and‑tested process.

Leadership & collaboration

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Provide day‑to‑day leadership to the operations team, mentoring associates and fostering collaboration across Operations, EHS, Planning and Quality.

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Represent ME and the NPI team in cross‑functional forums, driving alignment and solutions to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) targets.

Compliance & documentation

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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. CAA, EASA, FAA) and internal procedures.

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Act decisively to maintain a safe and compliant work area where the health and safety of manufacturing teams is paramount.

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Define equipment lists, training requirements and safety documentation for new product introductions.

Qualifications/Requirements

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Education: Minimum Level 3 qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.

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Experience: Proven expertise in manufacturing engineering, production management or a similar role.

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Capability: Demonstrated ability to optimise processes for throughput, quality and availability during design and commissioning phases.

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Mindset: Self‑starter who can find solutions to new and novel problems and work towards a defined outcome without detailed instructions.

Desired Skills

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NPI & planning: Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and/or project planning.

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Problem solving: Knowledge of problem‑solving methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, Red X) and APQP requirements.

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Manufacturing: Experience with composite (CFRP/RTM) and/or high‑tolerance machined parts manufacturing.

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Rapid prototyping: Knowledge of 3D printing / rapid prototyping tools and part production.

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Regulation: Experience in highly regulated industries (aviation preferred).

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Industrial engineering: Expertise in line balancing to optimise operator efficiency and maximise production output.

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;

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Non-contributory Pension          

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Life Assurance

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Group income protection            

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Private medical cover    

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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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No