Senior Manufacturing Engineer Assembly

The vacancy: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Assembly

We are looking to expand the Manufacturing Engineering team at Fokker Landing Gear located in Papendrecht and for this reason we are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for the Assembly team.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at our multi-technology manufacturing campus in Papendrecht you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and seamless production of landing gear components. Your contributions will directly support the delivery of unique projects that prioritize the safety of everyone who relies on our products in flight.
In this role you will be a key member of the assembly team supporting operational deliveries by preparing and managing product-related documentation. This includes analyzing production characteristics to improve processes managing Level 1 (L1) non-conformities and defining temporary production instructions. Additionally you will prepare dispositions for Level 2 (L2) non-conformities with the aim of advancing to a position as a Non-Conformity (NC) approver.

Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear part of GKN Fokker is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development production and assembly of complete landing gears as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in doing so we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; think of the Apache combat helicopter the F-35 Lightning II (JSF) the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

What youll do

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems by exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Hold responsibility for the technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production.
• Resolve issues pertaining to vendor schedule and/or quality.
• Utilize root cause analysis preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
• Manage the implementation of tooling and or production planning from original concept through to production; Design these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.
• Oversee the product development first article development configuration changes build process definition and implementation;
• Deliver measurable metrics driven results in line with Operational & Program goals.
• 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

• Experience in managing (new) Product / Process introduction (industrialization) & existing production process improvements.
• 10 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering preferably with some experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Degree in a related Engineering discipline such as Aerospace Mechanical Automotive.
• Ability to influence people build trust and establish effective working relationship within a global organization.
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 AS9100 or D1-9000.
• Quality driven and strong documentation / reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of machining processes (milling mill-turn boring honing) and of surface treatment processes (heat treatment plating shot-peen NDI) would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English both in writing & speaking.

What well offer

A challenging position in an innovative and international environment with a rich history in aircraft manufacturing. Our organization breathes passion for engineering and all our teams are justifiably proud of what they develop and build. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will receive a fantastic range of benefits including:

• A gross salary up to 6.183- per month based on the CAO Metalektro (salary scale L1) and depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment.
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
• A working environment in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.

Extra info

You can apply by clicking on the apply button and attaching your CV. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Marina Monogyiou at You can expect a first chat with on the phone and a couple of online/F2F interviews with the hiring manager and members of the hiring team. Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokkers customers partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding at Fokker usually takes 4 weeks.
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN Fokker Aerospace. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created an environment where everyone can be at their best.
We are 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.

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