Manufacturing Engineer

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our GKN Filton site we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead capital expenditure (CapEx) projects to deploy new production equipment automated systems and advanced industrial solutions within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will manage the endtoend lifecycle of CapEx projects including concept development business case creation budgeting scheduling and execution.

The successful applicant will work a 4.5-day week including flexitime in a full-time permanent capacity equating to a 35 hour week as part of a small team of Manufacturing Engineers.

How Youll Contribute

The successful applicant will:

• Prepare detailed equipment specifications that meet aerospace standards for precision traceability and repeatability. Design future processes implementing lean tools and methods in accordance with the GKN standard lean tool suite
• Ensure new equipment meets aerospace requirements such as NADCAP AS9100 and internal engineering specifications. Validate equipment and processes through capability studies (Cp/Cpk) PFMEA control plans and process documentation
• Utilize root cause analysis preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
• Ensure the delivery of expected benefits by driving projects to completion on time and on budget validating performance outcomes and confirming that all operational financial and strategic objectives are fully achieved
• Build meaningful lasting relationships with highly skilled operators ensuring that any systems or equipment introduced are both appropriate and embraced
• Work closely with Production Quality EHS and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless industrial deployment
• Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers as well as co-workers
• Continuously improve production and internal processes by implementing Lean initiatives
• Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensure compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards
• Ensure all new equipment complies with aerospace safety and certification rules (e.g. CE marking machinery directives EHS regulations)

What Youll Bring

To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a professional qualification / background (university degree) in engineering (Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Chemical)
  Proven experience in CapEx project management within the aerospace defense or high-precision manufacturing sector
• Practical experience with industrial equipment automation systems robotics machining or assembly

Desirable:

• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent

Were looking for an individual that can manage complex technical interactions and lead long-term projects. Youll need excellent analytical and problem solving skills to succeed in this role along with a hands-on mindset.

What Well Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• A Competitive Salary
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Totalling up to 20% Contribution)
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1