Manufacturing Engineer

2 months ago


East Cowes Isle of Wight, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Civil, Defence and Engines at our East Cowes manufacturing plants youll do just that. Established in 1901, one of our older production sites with a workforce of circa 800 employees. Our East Cowes plants, Isle of Wight are where we design, manufacture, test and repair high performance structures and systems. We have two facilities on the Island; Falcon Yard, Ferry Road and Osborne Site, Saunders Way. Both locations employ the companys distinct competencies in major assemblies and composite structures for the global aerospace market. Our customer base includes Airbus, Astronics, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Cessna, Cobham, Honeywell, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce and Triumph.
Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers, specialising in Product and Planning, to join our thriving team on the Isle of Wight.
Based at our East Cowes site and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will be working across both our Civil and Defence Business lines. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will provide engineering proficiency to operational and development programmes to enable and deliver zero defect projects, utilising engineering and problem-solving skills. You will be accountable for delivering robust, proficient manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

The successful incumbent will need to be flexible for limited ad-hoc travel, nationally and internationally, and will be joining at our Engineering department of between 6-10 Manufacturer Engineers.
For these opportunities we will provide a relocation support sum, if relocating within the UK, to the Isle of Wight, for successful applicants.
Job Responsibilities Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Responsible for the development of manufacturing process solutions to complex problems through.
Accountable for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production, designing these processes to a high level of process capability through utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.
The development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers.
Delivering technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production.
Utilizing root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
Continuously improving production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
How You'll Contribute 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:
An HNC qualification (or equivalent) within an Engineering related subject (or above)
Demonstrable previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role, gained within a composites-based manufacturing environment
Strong Composite Experience (hand-lay, prepreg processes) and/or Assembly Experience (typical large aerostructures)
Aerospace industry experience
Product & Planning ME skills (to include generation of work instructions, problem solving, and change management)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
Experience of Project / Program Management
This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.Life Assurance 8 x salary
190 hours holiday + bank holidays
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
UK Relocation support available (if applicable)
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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award last year. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?


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