Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago


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

Job Summary

At GKN Aerospace, we're seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team on the Isle of Wight. As a key member of our Engineering department, you'll play a crucial role in delivering operational excellence to our customers.

Sitting across our Civil and Defence business lines, you'll work closely with our manufacturing plants to develop and implement robust manufacturing process solutions. Your expertise in product and planning will be instrumental in ensuring zero-defect projects and delivering high-quality products to our customers.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be accountable for the development of manufacturing process solutions, product development, and technical support for manufacturing process development and integration. You'll also be responsible for maintaining positive team relationships and continuously improving production processes through Lean initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement manufacturing process solutions to complex problems
  • Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, and build process definition and implementation
  • Deliver technical support for manufacturing process development and integration
  • Maintain positive team relationships and continuously improve production processes through Lean initiatives

Requirements

  • HNC qualification (or equivalent) within an Engineering-related subject
  • Demonstrable previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role, gained within a composites-based manufacturing environment
  • Strong Composite Experience (hand-lay, prepreg processes) and/or Assembly Experience (typical large aerostructures)
  • Aerospace industry experience and Product & Planning ME skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Industry-leading pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • 190 hours holiday + bank holidays
  • Income protection
  • Shopping discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme

Why GKN Aerospace?

We're a company that's passionate about innovation and committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We believe in the power of diverse minds and are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Join us and be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of aerospace innovation and technology.



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