Manufacturing Specialist

24 hours ago


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

GKN Aerospace is a leading player in the aerospace industry, with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability. As a Manufacturing Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team that delivers operational excellence to our customers.

The successful candidate will join our East Cowes manufacturing plant on the Isle of Wight, where we design, manufacture, test and repair high-performance structures and systems for the global aerospace market. Our customer base includes major players such as Airbus, Boeing, and Rolls-Royce.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop tooling for composite moulds and assembly jigs, using CAD software such as Catia V5
  • Implement Lean initiatives to improve production processes and reduce non-conformances
  • Ensure compliance with quality system models such as ISO 9000 and AS9100
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems and implement solutions
Requirements
  • A HNC qualification in an Engineering-related subject or equivalent
  • Significant experience in Tool Design related to composite moulds and assembly jigs, Design for Manufacture (DFM)
  • Demonstrable experience of CAD Software (ideally Catia V5)
  • Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO 9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience
  • Industry-leading pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • 190 hours holiday + bank holidays
  • Shopping discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • UK relocation support available (if applicable)


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