Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

About the Role

GKN Aerospace is seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Manufacturing Engineering Team, you will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations within the Value Stream.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day support to manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless execution of production plans.
  • Develop and document manufacturing standard work instructions and implementation, driving process improvements and reducing product defects.
  • Lead structure problem-solving projects linked to day-to-day manufacturing issues, demonstrating yield improvement and process robustness.
  • Take responsibility for updating manufacturing documentation to maintain configuration control and manage Point of Introduction activities.
  • Provide concessions/MRB support to steady-state programs and lead improvements to eliminate Customer Escapes by deploying robust Root Cause and Corrective Action.
  • Ensure process compliance with any productivity improvements within the value stream.
  • Manage small capital and tooling projects within the value stream, coordinating process improvement, cost reduction, and/or defect reduction projects.
  • Participate in risk assessments within the value stream and support actions that arise.
  • Develop strong internal relationships with team members and other cross-functionally to support business objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering fields (Physics, Chemistry, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering). Associates degree in engineering with 4 years of professional experience in manufacturing may be considered.
  • Three years of experience in manufacturing engineering with working knowledge in statistical process controls, mechanical engineering drawings, tool design, and manufacturing machinery troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • US Citizenship per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong background/experience in concessions/MRB and providing frontline support to manufacturing operations.
  • Strong demonstrable experience of problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 whys, 8D, DMAIC).
  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
  • Experience in process control awareness is preferred.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Security Clearance.
  • Good reporting and communication skills on project status and progress, lead effectively at all levels within an organization, and be flexible in your approach.
  • Multi-tasking and dynamic capacity.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel for data analysis and other Office suite tools for reporting purposes.
  • Experience working with customer specifications and standards.
  • Additional experience in the application of lean tools in a production environment.
  • Experience within glass processing and/or laminating industry.

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier of aircraft and engine components, with a reputation for innovation and excellence. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace innovation and technology. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a real difference in the world.

Why Join Us?

We're a company that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that everyone has a unique perspective to bring to the table, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute. We're proud to have been recognized as a 'Best Workplace Culture Award' winner, and we're excited to have you join our team



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