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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 bn 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
A Truly Global Business
Every day around the world we help aircrafts fly further faster and greener. Were the worlds leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90 of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of 3.35bn. Together as one GKN were moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. Were putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!
Making a Difference
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 componentsand wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer Industrial to join the team. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise at a local project level for operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials tooling part fabrication and assembly.
Exemplifying a safetyfirst mindset and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Technical expertise at a local project level in governance and deployment of manufacturing development and integration for production within GKN Aerospace.
Provides technical expertise to rapidly solve issues pertaining to vendor schedule and/or quality.
Breaks down technical problems risk opportunities in the correct order to create products and add value to GKN Aerospace through creating Zero Defects
Leads positive team relationships with internal and external customers as well as coworkers
Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
Provide local project technical oversight for industrial engineering support of manufacturing process development and integration for production through:
Implement the global business process for industrial layout solutions from original concept through to production. Design these processes implementing lean tools and methods in accordance with the GKN standard lean tool suite.
Accountable for new product quotes and manufacturing system change proposals
Manage industrialization projects leading both internal and external (vendor) resources
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).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
Detailed knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 AS9100 or D19000
Fluent in English language both written and spoken
Desirable
Project / Program Management
Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8 on a 1 : 1.5 basis
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!
Why Join Us
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. 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 last year. 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.
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:
Senior IC
Full Time