GE Aerospace Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering - (Engines) – 12 Month Placement

Job Description Summary

In the 12-month Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering - (Engines) Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience covering all aspects of engineering, from requirements analysis to product design to defining test specifications.

Job Description

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military   aircraft .   You’ll   be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives .    Most importantly,   you’ll   share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Engineering

Engineering is at the centre of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Roles and Responsibilities

In the 12-month   Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering - (Engines)   Placement, you will gain hands-on experience across various teams and locations, contributing to the design, maintenance, and optimization of advanced jet engines.

While responsibilities vary depending on the team and location, you could engage in activities such as engine work scoping, tooling development, repair industrialization, cost optimization, and customer support.

You could collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply lean principles, and develop technical   expertise   in areas like gas turbine fundamentals, engine architecture, and shop production methods.

This placement offers structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on impactful projects that support GE Aerospace's mission of delivering world-class aviation solutions.

Placement Options based on locations

Cardiff:

GE9X Product Support Engineering (PSE):   Focused on pre-Engine in Service (EIS) readiness, ensuring overhaul shop preparation, tooling development, service bulletin updates, and technical support for customers. Students will gain exposure to the overhaul process, technical data collection, and lean project implementation.

Engineering Team (Operations):   Supporting jet engine overhaul for GE90 and CFM engine types, with responsibilities including engine work scoping, repair specification implementation, cost optimization, and production support. Students will develop strong customer relations and contribute to transitioning MRO processes to a digital environment.

Powerplant, Repair, SPO & NPI Engineering

Caledonian-   GEnx   Customer Technical Programs (CTP):   Supporting the Strategic Powerplant Engineering team in tooling development, hardware condition review, repair industrialization, and work scope escalation management. Students will work with cross-functional teams to enhance serviceability limits and introduce new repair methods.

This placement   provides   a unique opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and collaborative skills while contributing to the future of aviation.

You will be guided by structured goals and   objectives   and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team around you. We will guide you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE Aerospace experience. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring, and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the U K.

If you are passionate about Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering, we would love to hear from you.

This opportunity is offered in our   Cardiff and Caledonian (Prestwick, Scotland) sites , during the process we will ask you to share your location preferences.

GE Aerospace Wales   specialises in the maintenance,   repair   and overhaul of a range of commercial jet engines. The facility, based in Nantgarw, just north of Cardiff, occupies over 1.2 million square   feet   of workshop space and has two   state-of-the-art   aircraft   engine test facilities, along with a significant repair capability – known as Component Repair Wales.

The site has the capability to provide maintenance,   repair   and overhaul services for a range of engine types – including the world’s most powerful commercial   aircraft   engine the GE90-115B and the world’s most popular commercial engine the CFM56.

As one of the largest commercial   aircraft   engine maintenance facilities in the world, with annual sales of over $2bn, the business works with over 90 customers worldwide, including Emirates, TUI, Lufthansa, Delta, United, ANA and British Airways.

In 2017, the Wales site was selected as the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility of choice for the GE9X; which will become the world’s largest and most fuel-efficient jet engine when it launches into service. The business will benefit from a £5m investment from the Welsh Government to support the total £20m investment put forward by the business, to equip and upskill the facility to be ready to maintain the GE9X fleet when it enters service on the new Boeing 777X aircraft.

The Wales team places a strong focus on   providing career opportunities for talented individuals . Our apprenticeship, internship and work experience opportunities have been built to ensure the long-term success of our business by developing the next generation of technical,   engineering   and problem-solving talent.

GE Aerospace Caledonian   is a purpose-built   aircraft   engine overhaul facility,   adjacent to   Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. The Caledonian site was officially opened in 1980 and has since grown into a centre of excellence for Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) of CF6 &   GEnx   engine types. After each overhaul, the engines undergo intensive performance testing on site in our bespoke test cell, before returning to our global customer base ready for service.

Our vastly experienced and innovative workforce are passionate in the contribution towards the training of future engineers,   leaders   and surrounding talent in our organisation. At GE Caledonian, our Apprentices (Foundation, Modern & Graduate), XLP, OMLP and interns are key members of our team helping achieve the challenges of tomorrow. They continuously develop new skills to keep up with the pace of change in the Aviation Industry and become comfortable working in this ever-challenging environment which thrives on embracing change.

Our diverse team have a strong foothold in the local community, proactively seeking new volunteering opportunities to give back and deliver on our corporate responsibility. We have a dedicated affinity group on site who   facilitate   opportunities to the wider team, creating an inclusive culture we can all be proud of.

This placement role is an intended pipeline   for   our   Graduate Aerospace Engineer   Programme   which is based at our Cardiff site. Towards the end of the placement year, we will open graduate applications for our current placement students with an aim to   secure   a role prior to the end of their placement year.

Meaning, you can head back into your final year at university with a graduate job offer in hand. All you need to do is secure a 2,1 degree or above!

On this   programme ,   you will learn and develop your skills and capability through working with professional engineers on projects that ensure continuous improvements and growth to the business.

If you are passionate about   Aeronautical ,   Aerospace ,   Mechanical Engineering , we would like to hear from you.

Qualifications/Requirements

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Currently   studying an   Engineering related B achelor’s or integrated   Master’s   degree including Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engi