Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Expert
2 days ago
GKN Aerospace is at the forefront of reimagining air travel, pushing boundaries and driving innovation in our industry.
We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Expert to join our team. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for delivering zero-defect projects by leveraging your superior engineering and problem-solving skills.
This role is pivotal in driving innovation, optimizing processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency within our aerospace composites facility.
Job Responsibilities:- Process Optimization: Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for aerospace composite components, focusing on enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving overall product quality.
- Advanced Manufacturing Techniques: Implement advanced manufacturing techniques and methodologies to streamline production processes, such as automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing.
- Material Selection and Characterization: Collaborate with materials engineering teams to select appropriate composite materials for specific applications and conduct material characterization studies to ensure performance and reliability.
- Interface with Tooling Design and Development: Design and develop tooling and fixtures for composite manufacturing processes using CAD/CAM software and advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure precision and repeatability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface and liaison with multiple functional groups, including Supply Chain, Quality, and Production Operations, to develop strategies for implementing released engineering.
- Quality Assurance and Control: Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance and control procedures to ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulations, including AS9100, AS13100, and NADCAP requirements.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges in manufacturing processes and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality aerospace composite components.
- Attended a Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering.
- 5+ years of experience with aerospace composites.
- 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
- 2+ years of Project Management experience.
- U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance.
The estimated salary for this position is £85,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.
GKN Aerospace offers a fantastic working environment with opportunities for growth and professional development. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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