Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
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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 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
At our 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 new Manufacturing Engineer to join our Components Business - Machining team where we undertake the manufacture of Metallic Aircraft components using a range of processes such as 4 / 5 axis to produce Hard and soft metal machining processes.
The new Manufacturing Engineer will possess specific skills in production and planning and will provide engineering capability to operational programes enabling and delivering zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. You will be accountable for delivering robust capable manufacturing process.
The successful applicant will work a 4.5 day week including flexi-time in a full-time permanent capacity equating to a 35 hour week as part of a small team of Manufacturing Engineers.
How Youll Contribute
In this role you will:
- Be responsible for the implementation of materials & process methods and solutions from original concept through to production
- Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such
- Be responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality
- Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency product quality and the reduction of non-conforming parts
- Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards
- Be responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace our customers and suppliers
- Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production
- Utilize root cause analysis preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
- Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers as well as co-workers
- Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives
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:
HNC/ONC in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
Ability to read and understand engineering manufacturing drawings and technical documents
Experience using IT packages such as MS Office
Desirable:
Knowledge of and ability to use and implement LEAN tools and techniques
Experience using SAP or similar business software
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
- 25 days holiday bank holidays
- Flexible working hours & half day finish on 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
