Manufacturing Engineer Product & Planning
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
Support operational and development programs to deliver industrialization solutions using advanced engineering lean and problem-solving skills. Responsible for delivering robust capable and balanced industrialization process solutions across the entire value chain.
Job Responsibilities
- Exemplify a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospaces health safety and environmental policies and standards.
- Responsible for industrial engineering support in manufacturing development and integration for production.
- Responsible for implementing industrial design solutions from original concept through to production.
- Design these processes by implementing lean tools and methods in accordance with GKNs standard lean toolkit.
- Use root cause analysis as well as preventive and corrective actions to reduce/eliminate waste in the business.
- Responsible for providing input to new product quotations and manufacturing system change proposals.
- Manage industrialization projects leading internal and external resources (suppliers). Deliver measurable metrics-based results aligned with operational and program objectives.
- Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers as well as coworkers.
- Continuously improve production processes through the implementation of Lean initiatives.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Education level: Engineering degree (aerospace mechanical electrical chemical or industrial).
- Experience in managing the introduction of new products/processes (industrialization) and improvements to existing production processes. Project/program management experience.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Ability to influence others build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organization.
- At least 3 years of experience in Industrial Engineering.
- Practical knowledge of LEAN processes and practices.
- Practical knowledge of quality system models such as ISO 9000 and AS9100.
- Knowledge of ISO certifications ( 45001).
- Extensive experience in LEAN manufacturing process development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- GKN Aerospace Experience
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.
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About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe