Manufacturing Engineer Tooling 18412
Manufacturing Engineer Tooling 18412
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Job Description
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 15000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. 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. Sitting across our three business lines; Civil Defence and Engines at our East Cowes manufacturing plants youll do just that. Established in 1901 one of our older production sites with a workforce of circa 800 employees. Our East Cowes plants Isle of Wight are where we design manufacture test and repair high performance structures and systems. We have two facilities on the Island; Falcon Yard Ferry Road and Osborne Site Saunders Way. Both locations employ the companys distinct competencies in major assemblies and composite structures for the global aerospace market. Our customer base includes Airbus Astronics BAE Systems Boeing Bombardier Aerospace Cessna Cobham Honeywell Leonardo Lockheed Martin Rolls Royce and Triumph.
Due to an exciting period of growth we are now seeking experienced Tooling Engineers to join our thriving team on the Isle of Wight.
Based at our East Cowes site and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineer Manager the successful candidate will join our team of between 610 Manufacturing Engineers and will need to be flexible for very limited adhoc travel nationally and internationally.
For these opportunities we will provide a relocation support sum within the UK to the Isle of Wight for successful applicants.
Job Responsibilities
The development of tooling solutions(mould tools; 5 axis fixtures; assembly jigs; shop aids) to complex problems through the implementation of tooling from original concept through to production.
Designing tooling for high degree of process capability using Catia V5 utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.
Accountable for tool fabrication quotes tooling input for new product quotes tooling configuration changes that involve cost estimation schedule coordination & implementation
Exemplifying a safetyfirst mindset and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Utilizing root cause analysis preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate nonconformances.
Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives
How Youll Contribute
To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
- A HNC qualification within an Engineering related subject or equivalent
- Significant experience in Tool Design related to composite moulds and assembly jigs Design for Manufacture (DFM)
- Demonstrable experience of CAD Software (ideally Catia V5
- Experience of addressing issues within the supply chain; internal and external
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 AS9100 or D19000
- Background in Aerospace industry
- Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
- Understanding and use of an ERP system
- Experience of interpreting aged drawings
- Green Belt Certified
This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).
What Well Offer
As well as an opportunity to work on some truly exciting projects and develop a rewarding career with one of the Worlds leading aerospace engineering companies 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
190 hours holiday bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
UK Relocation support available (if applicable)
A collaborative dynamic working environment
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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.
Employment Type
Full Time
