Manufacturing Engineer (Product & Planning), Solihull
Client:
GKN Aerospace
Location:
Solihull
Job Category:
Logistics
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
30bac0a732c5
Job Views:
49
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
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 proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies and are committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do.
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers, specialising in Product and Planning, to join our thriving team on the Isle of Wight. Based at our East Cowes site and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will work across both our Civil and Defence Business lines.
Job Responsibilities
1. Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
2. Responsible for the development of manufacturing process solutions to complex problems.
3. Accountable for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production.
4. Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.
5. Delivering technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production.
6. Utilizing root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
7. Maintaining positive team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers.
8. Continuously improving production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
9. Awareness and application of APQP tools.
How You'll Contribute
1. An HNC qualification (or equivalent) within an Engineering related subject or above.
2. Demonstrable previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role, gained within a composites-based manufacturing environment.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
4. Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
5. Background in Aerospace industry.
6. Experience of Project / Program Management.
7. Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.
8. Understanding and use of an ERP system.
9. Green Belt Certified.
This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out.
What We'll Offer
1. Competitive salary dependent on experience.
2. Industry Leading Pension Scheme.
3. Life Assurance 8 x salary.
4. 190 hours holiday + bank holidays.
5. Income protection.
6. Shopping discounts.
7. Cycle To Work Scheme.
8. Employee Assistance Programme.
9. UK Relocation support available (if applicable).
Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.
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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