Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.At our Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.
We are seeking a new CAM Engineer to join our Components Business - Machining team, where we undertake the manufacture of Metallic Aircraft components using a range of processes such as 4 / 5 axis to produce Hard and soft metal machining processes.
The new Manufacturing Engineer will be experienced with CAM & Simulation software with knowledge of Siemens and Fanuc controls.
The successful applicant will work a 4.5 day week, including flexi-time in a full-time permanent capacity, equating to a 35 hour week as part of a small team of Manufacturing Engineers.
Be responsible for process & solution within our automated machining area
Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such
Be responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality
Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non-conforming parts
Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
Be responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers
Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production
Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Usage of Catia v5 CAM and Vericut within a Manufacturing environment
HNC/ONC in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience of multi-axis NC Programming
Ability to read and understand engineering manufacturing drawings and technical documents
Experience using IT packages such as MS Office
Experience using SAP or similar business software
Competitive salary dependent on experience
~ Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll 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 & half day finish on Friday
~ Shopping discounts
~ Cycle To Work Scheme
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
~ We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.