Posted Position Title Production Engineer

Job Number	1856110
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	Oil & Gas
About Us	GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Manufacturing
Function Segment	Manufacturing Engineering
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United Kingdom
City	Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal Code	NE6 3PF
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Production Engineer will be the process specialist within their dedicated area. The Production Engineer will maintain existing processed and continually seek to improve process and product introduction.
Essential Responsibilities	There are Production Engineer positions within our Metal Cell area and Pipe Completion Cell area: Candidates are encouraged to identify which skill set they believe best fits the following areas: Metal forming/rotation equipment Modern heavy industry assembly techniques. Include the following but other duties may be assigned:- Ensure you maintain your responsibilities by compliance of EHS and Company Policies and Procedures. Actively seek and evaluate potential risks/hazards and act accordingly Plan projects (Define scope, work breakdown, schedule, resource, budgets, risk analysis, schedule control, cost control, review meetings, closure reports etc.) as directed by line manager Own and coordinate Lean and continuous improvement activities to achieve positive results and influence change in line with manufacturing strategic goals Ensure equipment is ‘fit for purpose’ with no impact to safety or quality Interface with client inspectors acting as GE Wellstream’s Representative Create / review and approve of necessary documentation (Procedures, SOI’s, Risk Assessments etc.) Conduct / Support investigations following any incidents / accidents that occur Responsible for the closure of corrective actions following incident / accident Actively support Management initiatives in the improvement of EHS targets Considers Environmental impact of working activities Review and measure procedures implemented in the department Reporting on variances with regards to quality standards Recommend containment / corrective and preventative actions following breaches in the accepted quality standards Implementing and sustaining containment / corrective and preventative actions when required Ensures non-conforming product is highlighted and segregated accordingly Educating quality improvements to all levels of personnel Addressing potential quality issues raised through substandard materials and equipment Promotes and educates “Right first time” behaviours within the department Identify areas of future growth for the business / department Liaise with internal departments on the development of product Support the design of GE Wellstream’s products to meet client requirements Support the design of ancillaries to meet client requirements Develop designs following Design For Assembly principles Look for cost effective solutions to meet GE Wellstream’s challenges Support in the design of equipment to assist the manufacturing of flexible pipe Development of new components / assemblies to meet the challenges of future requirements Support and actively work towards all departmental strategic objectives to deliver required results and effective manufacturing processes Monitor and progress rework Promptly deal with problems that have been escalated that are within your control, review your solution to ensure it has resolved the problem from reoccurrence Attend and present at operational and management meetings Support business projects as directed by line manager.
Qualifications/Requirements	Degree in an Engineering discipline or Equivalent Experience / Qualifications Knowledge and experience of quality controlled systems (department documentation) Strong influencing and communication skills Ability to operate SolidWorks to an advanced level (Solid Modeling, Drawings, Design tables, etc.) - highly desirable Ability to operate and navigate through computer packages (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint etc.).
Desired Characteristics	Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Able to work in a team environment Proven effective, practical problem solver Natural problem solving abilities using the ‘5 why?’ technique to help determine root cause Have an appetite to learn and an open mind with regards to new ideas and concepts Ability to work on own initiative with minimal resource for advice and direction Learns from actions (successes/mistakes) Ability to challenge decisions in a constructive manner.