Manufacturing Engineer

3 weeks ago


Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

Transformative Opportunities

GKN Aerospace is a pioneering company in the aerospace industry, pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in reimagining air travel, fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry.

Job Summary

You will provide engineering capability to operational and development programs, enabling and delivering zero defect projects through engineering and problem-solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology, applying to materials, tooling, part fabrication, and assembly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
  • Develop manufacturing process solutions to complex problems.
  • Implement production planning from original concept to production.
  • Design processes to a high level of process capability using GKN's Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
  • Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition, and implementation.
  • Embody a safety-first mindset, ensuring compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and standards.
  • Develop technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers, and suppliers.
  • Provide technical support for manufacturing process development and integration for production.
  • Apply root cause analysis, preventative, and corrective action to reduce or eliminate non-conformances.
  • Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as coworkers.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 5+ years of manufacturing engineering or other relevant manufacturing experience.
  • 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder/Permanent Resident.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Previous GKN experience.
  • Fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly experience.
  • Experience with NX.
  • Aerospace experience strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
  • Training and/or experience in Lean tools and techniques (Practical Problem Solving, A3, PFMEA, and/or Fishbone diagrams).
  • Project/Program Management.
  • Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend blueprints, ASME Y14.5.
  • Ability to use test equipment and inspection equipment.
  • CAD, and/or various computer systems, NX preferred.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.


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