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Manufacturing Engineer (Product & Planning), Bedford
Client:
GKN Aerospace
Location:
Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Logistics
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
90
Posted:
03.03.2025
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 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.
Job Summary
Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now 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 be working across both our Civil and Defence Business lines. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will provide engineering proficiency to operational and development programmes to enable and deliver zero defect projects, utilising engineering and problem-solving skills.
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, designing these processes to a high level of process capability through utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
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.
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 = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis.
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 has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and 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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