Composite Structures Expert

3 weeks ago


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

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Tooling Solutions Engineer. You will work at our East Cowes site, reporting into the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, and will be part of a team of 6-10 Manufacturing Engineers.

Key Responsibilities
  • The development of tooling solutions (mould tools; 5-axis fixtures; assembly jigs; shop aids) to complex problems through the implementation of tooling, from original concept through to production.
  • Designing tooling for high degree of process capability using Catia V5, utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.
  • Accountable for tool fabrication quotes, tooling input for new product quotes, tooling configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination & implementation.
Requirements
  • A HNC qualification within 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).
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, industry-leading pension scheme, life assurance, 190 hours holiday + bank holidays, income protection, shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, UK relocation support available (if applicable), and a collaborative, dynamic working environment.



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