Industrialization Manager

The Vacancy: Industrialization Manager

Are you ready to take the lead in driving cutting-edge manufacturing excellence At Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht were searching for a visionary Industrialization Manager to guide a talented multicultural engineering team across disciplines and spearhead innovation in military aerospace platforms such as the F-35 and NH90.

As an Industrialization Manager your mission will be to upgrade our Manufacturing Engineering Systems and Operations Equipment aligning them with global standards for PLM CAM CAV ERP MES and QMS. By leading the industrialization of high-resolution Digital Product Definition processes youll deliver unmatched accuracy automation and synchronization across our manufacturing ecosystem.

With a focus on stabilizing operations post-transfer and building future-ready systems youll help us achieve our mid-to-long-term goal of becoming a Best-in-Class landing gear manufacturer. Join us on this exciting journey and make an impact on the future of aerospace manufacturing!

Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear (FLG) designs developments manufactures and assembles complete landing gears as well as the repair and overhaul of systems in use. FLG manufactures parts for the Apache attack helicopter the F-35 Lightning II (JSF) the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 helicopter. For a Dutch aviation company of this size we have acquired a unique position in the F-35 (JSF) program based on our design and development capabilities.

What Youll Do

• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems. Delivery of a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements including; Safety Quality Producibility & Business case
• Lead engineering teams to deliver measurable metrics driven results in line with Operational and Program goals.
• Deliver class leading engineering solutions to solutions to complex problems
• Develop deploy and maintain functional engineering standards.
• Develop and deliver manufacturing engineering training strategy for the business. Lead capability & career development of the engineering team.
• Build a culture of process control Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) mind-set in the manufacturing engineering team.
• Responsible for 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 ZDM tool suite to demonstrate as such.
• Accountable for product development new product quotes tool fabrication quotes first article development configuration changes that involve cost estimation schedule coordination build process definition and implementation
• 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

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing industralization within a highly technical low volume mechanical manufacturing industry.
• Experience in leading multicultural teams.
• Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a professional qualification / background (bachelor/university degree) in engineering (Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Chemical).
• Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements.
• Ability to influence people build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organization.
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 AS9100 or D1-9000.
• Fluent in English language both written and spoken.

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 Manager Industrialization you will receive a fantastic range of benefits including:

• A gross salary based on the CAO Metalektro and depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment (29holidays and 13 permanent ADV days).
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
• Profit sharing scheme.
• 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.

Your Application

You can apply by clicking on the apply button and attaching your CV. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Lead Marina Monogyiou at

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 a minimum of 3 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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