Manufacturing Engineer Product Planning 18416
Manufacturing Engineer Product Planning 18416
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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 Manufacturing Engineers specialising in Product and Planning to join our thriving team on the Isle of Wight.
Based at our East Cowes site and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineer Manager the Manufacturing Engineer will be working across both our Civil and Defence Business lines. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will provide engineering proficiency to operational and development programmes to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilising engineering and problemsolving skills. You will be accountable for delivering robust proficient manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials tooling part fabrication and assembly.
The successful incumbent will need to be flexible for limited adhoc travel nationally and internationally and will be joining at our Engineering department of between 610 Manufacturer Engineers.
For these opportunities we will provide a relocation support sum if relocating within the UK to the Isle of Wight for successful applicants.
Job Responsibilities
Exemplifying a safetyfirst mindset and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Responsible for the development of manufacturing process solutions to complex problems through.
Accountable for the implementation of production planning from original concept through to production designing these processes to a high level of process capability through utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
Accountable for product development first article development configuration changes build process definition and implementation.
The development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace our customers and suppliers.
Delivering technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production.
Utilizing root cause analysis preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate nonconformances.
Maintaining positive team relationships with internal and external customers as well as coworkers.
Continuously improving production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
Awareness and application of APQP tools (set of tools used for problem solving).
How Youll Contribute
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:
- An HNC qualification (or equivalent) within an Engineering related subject (or above)
- Demonstrable previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role gained within a compositesbased manufacturing environment
- Strong Composite Experience (handlay prepreg processes) and/or Assembly Experience (typical large aerostructures)
- Aerospace industry experience
- Product & Planning ME skills (to include generation of work instructions problem solving and change management)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 AS9100 or D19000
- Experience of Project / Program Management
- Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
- Understanding and use of an ERP system
- 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
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
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
