Senior Eng. - Manufacturing, Assembly & Supply Chain

Job Summary

Job Summary

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 Global Technology Centre we specialise in the research and development of the future of powered flight.

We have a new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Senior Research Engineer Manufacturing Assembly & Supply Chain to join our growing Hydrogen Systems Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the green revolution in aviation a project that aligns with our company mission To be the most Trusted and Sustainable Partner in the Sky.

Reporting to the Principal Research Engineer for Design you will be responsible for managing a running BOM with a Plan for Every Part; defining the manufacturing build plans and supporting the deign development (in collaboration with supply chain specialists) for the best route to realisation.

This role will be based at our Bristol GTC however travel will be expected including occasional international.

How Youll Contribute

This is a multi-discipline role responsible for leading the manufacturing definition and execution of the Cryogenic Power distribution system demonstrator. You will be expected to support the team with the development of the manufacturing engineering definitions aligned to product design using best practice in assembly manufacturing and the capability of the identified supply chain.

The Senior Research Engineer will be responsible for the following:-

• Working with the programme and engineering specialists help identify and plan the production & prototyping activities
• Leveraging relationships within the team to ensure the BoM has a Plan for Every Part and that appropriate governance around MRL and manufacturing buy-in is undertaken to ensure smooth delivery of product for testing
• Codifying the processes defined and developed within the programmes
• Liaising with suppliers to capture their best manufacturing approach and influencing the design to support the programme needs.
• Using MBD to modernise the concurrent engineering lifecycle to be more Model Based Engineering compliant

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

• Bachelor or Master Degree in relevant engineering discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience gained within manufacturing ME or technical supply chain development
• Catia V5 conversant with PDLM Knowledge
• Able to write manufacturing specifications understand GD&T and detail drawings
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes
• Experience in weights accountancy and mass balance calculations
• Manipulation/generation of 3D/2D geometry models
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills including technical report writing

Desirable

• APQP level of Process control understanding
• Experience in PO & contract writing/comprehension
• BoM management and supplier data management experience
• Familiarity with cryogenic design standards and processes
• Experience in developing MBSE methodologies and Engineering tools
• Practical hands on type with ability to be agile and dynamic as the situation requires

Personal Attributes

• Strong Communication Skills
• Excellent Team Player
• Passion & Energy
• Execution
• (Self) discipline

We are looking for people who want to make a difference talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. You will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.

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 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!