Manufacturing Engineer
New Yesterday
Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft. We are seeking Manufacturing Engineers to join our Aerospace Business - where we undertake the manufacture of Metallic Aircraft components using a range of processes such as machining, Fabrication, Sub assembly and assembly of large complex structures. The new Manufacturing Engineers will possess specific skills in production and planning and configuration control and will provide engineering capability to operational programmes, enabling and delivering zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem-solving skills. You will be accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process. The successful applicants will work a 4.5-day week, including flexitime in a full-time permanent capacity, equating to a 35 hour week as part of a small team of Manufacturing Engineers. How You'll Contribute
In this role, you will: Be responsible for the implementation of materials & process methods and solutions, from original concept through to production Have strong project management skills and manage larger complex, or multiple smaller projects/mods from programme or customer approval through introduction to production and delivery to customer and validate all customer expectations and all stakeholder relationships Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such Confer with inter-departmental personnel to implement Internal and external change request, resolve system errors, and provide technical feedback to customer Be responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality Create a Change implementation plan for every Change being embodied to track progress, ensuring mods are delivered on customer agreed POE, within scope and within agreed costs Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non-conforming parts Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards Be responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives What You'll Bring
To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: HNC/HND in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience in a manufacturing engineering environment Ability to read and understand engineering manufacturing drawings and technical documents Experience using IT packages such as MS Office Must be flexible and able to handle multiple and changing priorities Desirable: Knowledge of, and ability to use and implement LEAN tools and techniques Experience using SAP or similar business software CMII Qualified BSc in Engineering Prince2 or equivalent Project Management qualification We 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. The Manufacturing Engineer will have excellent organisational and verbal and non-verbal communication skills with positive can-do attitude. They will have the ability to working autonomously and part of a wider team. What We'll Offer
Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: A Competitive Salary Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Totalling 20% Contribution) Life Assurance 8 x salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Well 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 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. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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. Were 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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manufacturing