Design Engineer

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummaryIt's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant you'll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focused on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications.We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our Ice protection systems team to support site sustainment design engineering enquiries and provide general department support as needed.RequirementsAs a Design Engineer you will be responsible for creating and maintaining product definition and ensuring ongoing product performance against requirements. Working across the product lifecycle you will be involved in: Product sustaining activities including Material Review Board (MRB), Customer concession management, manufacturing problem solving, Engineering change management and in service technical support to our customers as a part of an Integrated Programme Team. Continuous improvement of products, processes, tools and design handbooks to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance to evolving customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements. New product development activities including requirements management, geometric design, materials selection, tooling, manufacturing process development and assembly methods, specifications, product verification, qualification and certification testing.As a Design Engineer within the Engineering and Technology Department you will also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research and development projects within your field of expertise. You will have a track record of delivering high quality technical work, and be comfortable within a project environment. You will have good written and oral communication skills, and be confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical colleagues.Core operational hours at our Luton site are 07:30–16:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:30–12:30 on Friday. The role also requires flexibility to undertake occasional travel to meet business needs; however, such travel will be infrequent.Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop design solutions compliant to cost and manufacturing requirements using appropriate techniques for design such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and design to cost.Create and maintain detailed design definition (drawings / specifications) including interfaces, dimensions, materials, parts, manufacturing process requirements, assemblies, and tolerances needed to ensure product functional design requirements are met, knowledge of tolerance analysis would be advantageous.Deliver assigned project deliverables including drawings, documents, reports and specifications according to the relevant procedures.Identify test methods and/or alternate means of compliance (analysis/similarity) as required to demonstrate design solution complies with requirements.Understand the qualification process of products and prepare compliance documentation to internal, customer, and regulatory requirements where applicable.Represent Design Engineering function in Material Review Board (MRB) and Integrated Program Teams (IPT)Identify and work to resolve product non-compliances with requirements and/or technical drawing, specifications, or standards.You will seek to understand the strategic direction of the product group.You will ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team.You will contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.What You'll BringEssentialTo help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:Hold an accredited relevant Engineering qualification at Bachelor level or equivalent experienceExperience of creating models and drawings using CAD softwareExperience of Configuration Control & Change Management and use of PLM systemsLogical and methodical approach to task planning and be able to demonstrate an evidence-based approach to decision making and problem solving.Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet objectives.Good oral and written communication skills, being able to create clear, concise and accurate technical content.Working knowledge of MS Office suite.DesirableExperience of using CATIA V5 softwareAn awareness of Aerospace certification requirements.Previous experience in Aerospace sectorExperience of using SAPExperience of using Windchill PLMAwareness of other functions such as Operations, Production, and Supplier ManagementWe are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. As Design Engineer you will be naturally curious, and show a strong interest in aviation and aerospace engineering technology. You will be a strong self-starter, able to execute tasks according to plan.Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.What We'll OfferOnce you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:Competitive salary dependent on experienceIndustry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basisLife Assurance 8 x salary185 hours holiday + bank holidaysIncome protectionShopping discountsCycle To Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVirtual GP Clinic for you and immediate familyFree onsite parkingLocal gym discount50% off local travel cardFree airport DartFree airport parkingDiscount with local nursery and preschool childcare settingEnhanced family friendly leaveA collaborative, dynamic working environmentAs well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take youJoin us and keep the world moving ... click on the link below to applyWe'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.