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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were 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 worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Making a Difference -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 Global Technology Centre, we specialise in the research and development of the future of powered flight.

We have a new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Senior Engineer Manufacturing & Assembly to join our growing Hydrogen Systems Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the green revolution in aviation, a project that aligns with our company mission, To be the most Trusted and Sustainable Partner in the Sky.

Reporting to the Principal Research Engineer for Design, you will be responsible for managing a running BOM with a Plan for Every Part; defining the manufacturing build plans and supporting the deign development for the best route to realisation.

This role will be based at our Bristol GTC, however travel will be expected including occasional international.

This is a multi-discipline role responsible for leading the manufacturing definition and execution of the Cryogenic Power distribution system demonstrator. You will be expected to support the team with the development of the manufacturing engineering definitions aligned to product design using best practice in assembly and manufacturing.

The Senior Research Engineer will be responsible for the following:-

• Working with the programme and engineering specialists help identify and plan the production & prototyping activities
• Leveraging relationships within the team to ensure the BoM has a Plan for Every Part and that appropriate governance around MRL and manufacturing buy-in is undertaken to ensure smooth delivery of product for testing
• Codifying the processes defined and developed within the programmes
• Liaising with suppliers to capture their best manufacturing approach and influencing the design to support the programme needs
• Using MBD to modernise the concurrent engineering lifecycle to be more Model Based Engineering compliant

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

• Bachelor or Master Degree in relevant engineering discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience gained within manufacturing or ME
• Able to write manufacturing specifications, understand GD&T and detail drawings
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes
• Experience in weights accountancy and mass balance calculations
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills including technical report writing.
• Catia V5 conversant (or similar CAD package) with PDLM Knowledge

Desirable

• APQP level of Process control understanding
• Experience in PO & contract writing/comprehension
• BoM management and supplier data management experience
• Familiarity with cryogenic design standards and processes
• Experience in developing MBSE methodologies and Engineering tools
• Practical hands on type with ability to be agile and dynamic as the situation requires.

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. You will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company bonus based on company and personal performance
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions on a 1 : 1.5 basis (company contributing up to 12%)
• 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. xbpsjku

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