Aerospace Manufacturing Solutions Specialist

1 month ago


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

At GKN Aerospace, we're reimagining air travel and shaping the future of aerospace innovation. As a Manufacturing Engineer Product & Planning, you'll play a key role in delivering operational excellence to our customers.

About the Role

We're seeking experienced professionals with a passion for manufacturing engineering and a talent for problem-solving. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll work across both our Civil and Defence Business lines, providing engineering proficiency to operational and development programmes.

You'll be accountable for developing robust manufacturing process solutions, implementing production planning, and delivering technical support for manufacturing process development and integration. Your expertise will enable us to deliver zero-defect projects and improve production processes through Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement manufacturing process solutions to complex problems
  • Implement production planning from concept to production, designing high-process capability using ZDM tool suite
  • Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition, and implementation
  • Provide technical support for manufacturing process development and integration
  • Continuously improve production processes through Lean initiatives
About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • An HNC qualification (or equivalent) within an Engineering-related subject
  • Demonstrable previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a composites-based manufacturing environment
  • Strong composite experience (hand-lay, prepreg processes) and/or assembly experience (typical large aerostructures)
  • Aerospace industry experience
  • Product & Planning ME skills, including generation of work instructions, problem-solving, and change management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
  • Experience of Project / Program Management
About Us

GKN Aerospace is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft systems and components. With over 16,000 employees globally, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. We're committed to sustainability and have been recognized as one of the UK's Best Workplace Culture Awards winners.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
  • Industry-leading pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • 190 hours holiday + bank holidays
  • Shopping discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • UK relocation support available


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