Aerospace Manufacturing Process Engineer

20 hours ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time
Job Opportunity

GKN Aerospace is a leading global company in the aerospace industry, and we are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our team.

About the Role:

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated individual with excellent leadership and technical skills. As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager at GKN Aerospace, you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplined team of manufacturing engineers and apprentices, with a focus on delivering robust and capable manufacturing process technology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and standards.
  • Develop technical solutions to complex problems, focusing on quality, producibility, and business case requirements.
  • Lead engineering teams to deliver measurable results aligned with operational and programme goals.
  • Develop and deploy functional engineering standards, as well as manufacturing engineering training strategies.
  • Bulk a culture of process control and Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) within the manufacturing engineering team.
  • Accountable for product development, new product quotes, tool fabrication quotes, first article development, configuration changes, and cost estimation.

Requirements:

  • A professional qualification HND/Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar).
  • Techincal expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, including experience in process introduction and production process improvements.
  • Experience of leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers and working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, up to 15% bonus, an industry-leading pension scheme, life assurance, 185 hours holiday, income protection, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance programme, virtual GP clinic, free onsite parking, local gym discount, 50% off local travel card, free airport Dart, and enhanced family-friendly leave.

Location: Luton, UK

Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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