Principal Research Engineer Composite Manufacturing Processes
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Job Summary
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Research Engineer with a background in advanced composite manufacturing process development and with specialist knowledge in Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM).
Based at our GTC Site Bristol you will be an integral member of the technology team leading development of advanced composite manufacturing processes for current and future wing applications.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference talented individuals with the skills and passion to be leaders in what they do.
As a Principal Research Engineer you will draw on your diverse engineering background and good business awareness to shape and manage research and development projects in the TRL3-6 range. You will have a strong track record in leading technical work managing budgets schedule and risk.
Your strategic outlook and critical thinking will enable you to adapt the direction of the work and team you lead for the best value outcome. Your exceptional communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will have demonstrated leadership behaviours which are in line with GKNs cultural values and principles.
How Youll Contribute
Principal Research Engineer will have the following responsibilities:
- Technology Readiness Level and schedule accountability for your project(s) ensuring planning documentation is regularly updated accurate and delivery is on track.
- Accountability for development trials/test work applicable to your project or Work Stream.
- Responsible for line management of core Technology Team members assigned to your WS or project or management of deployed team members. You will be responsible for the yearly PDP process for your direct reports and ensuing that all team members have a robust development plan linked to GKNs Technical Excellence Framework.
- Drive project(s) toward exploitation integrating technologies to mature the product offering and industrialisation scenarios with a clear view on internal/external value chain in alignment with the Technology Business Case.
- Take the lead in project stakeholder management including internal/external customers and the supply chain.
- Lead in the development of GKN as a Great Place to Work aligned with the core principles - safe innovative open & honest care & respect and ownership.
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:
Experience and knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing methods including:
In-depth technical knowledge in the development and optimisation of Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) processes (incl. HP-RTM VARTM CRTM) for medium to large-scale aerospace applications and relevant experience from other industries is welcomed.
Have taken a leading role in the technology development and delivery for medium to large scale RTM structures including developing novel tooling concepts forming technologies in-mould sensoring and monitoring tools and resin injection equipment.
Strong understanding of process control repeatability and statistical variation in composite manufacturing.
Experience collaborating with tooling engineers on RTM mould design resin distribution strategies and thermal management.
Familiarity with defect mechanisms in RTM (e.g. dry spots voids race tracking) and mitigation strategies.
Hands-on experience supporting RTM manufacturing in a production or industrial R&D environment.
Detailed technical knowledge of a variety of Carbon fibre materials and associated processing options both manual and automated.
Strong understanding of aerospace-grade composite materials including fibres resins and core materials.
Education:
Essential
A relevant accredited engineering degree or experience of demonstrable equivalence
Desirable:
A higher degree qualification such as a Masters PhD or EngD
Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution
What Well Offer
Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Up to 15% Bonus
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1: 1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12%)
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 25 days holiday bank holidays
- Hybrid Working
- 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
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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe
