Job Description Summary

As the Configuration and Asset Manager will be responsible leading a small team of Equipment Officers that, along with yourself, will be maintaining up to date record of the configuration status of delegated test equipment physical hardware and software. Additionally, the configuration and asset manager will be responsible for conducting the administrative processes related to the delegated hardware assets, including asset tagging on initial delivery, direct control of the assets, and management of related records.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Leading a small group of Equipment Officers, ensuring best practice and a consistent approach is followed.
• Conduct the administrative processes related to delegated hardware assets, including asset tagging and IUID labelling of equipment
• Organise and manage all related asset records, ensuring data is updated and accurate
• Direct control of the assets, including auditing of their physical locations
• Coordinate with Calibration Department to ensure test fixtures and cables are appropriately calibrated / verified prior to use
• Work with other areas of the business to transfer assets between functions
• Collect data and produce ad hoc reports to project and programme management staff

Qualifications/Requirements

• Previous experience of Control & Management of Government Furnished Equipment/Assets or previous experience of Asset Management
• Working knowledge of the Engineering lifecycle or foundation level knowledge of at least one Engineering discipline
• Perform with minimal supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects / tasks simultaneously

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry
• Technical understanding of automated test equipment
• Previous experience with TIPQA
• Proven analytical and organizational ability

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 Aviation 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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