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Research Engineer - Composite Manufacturing Processes, Birmingham
Client:
GKN Aerospace
Location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
2a74fbaf361f
Job Views:
74
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers.
Job Summary
As a Research Engineer with a background in advanced composite manufacturing process development, you will work within our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol. You will be an integral member of the GTC technology team, developing advanced composite manufacturing processes for aircraft wing applications.
The Programme
SUStainable WING Solutions (SusWingS) is a 50% ATI funded, Airbus led programme targeting the development of technologies that reduce global emissions from commercial aircraft manufacture and in-service emissions.
Job Responsibilities
* You will seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products in your project(s).
* You may be responsible for a Work Package budget or small Work Stream budgets.
* You will contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required.
* You will contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s).
* You will ensure all planning documentation that are your responsibility are regularly updated, accurate, and delivery is on track.
* You will support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives.
* You will be responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials.
* You will be responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation.
* You will suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead.
* You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases.
* You will ensure adherence to EH&S policies and procedures for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EH&S culture in the wider team.
Job Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience within composites; ideally degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent.
* Knowledge and/or experience of composite manufacturing methods.
* A good general awareness of the product lifecycle including design, materials, manufacturing and end of life.
* A general awareness of budget and schedule management.
* Experience of programming of ovens / autoclaves.
* Operation of resin mixing and injection equipment.
* Experience with laser ply projection equipment and automated composite processing.
* Experience in the post-processing of cured composite structures.
* Knowledge of standard metrology and part verification techniques.
* Familiarity with composite component/tooling design and manufacture processes.
* Experience of RTM, resin infusion and traditional prepreg techniques.
* Aerospace background preferred but relevant experience from other industries is welcomed.
What We'll Offer:
* Industry Leading Pension Scheme.
* Life Assurance 8 x salary.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Income protection.
* Cycle To Work Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* A collaborative, dynamic working environment.
As part of a global business, we provide learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone 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.
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